COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Yvonne Martinez, Public Information Officer, 321-243-7812

Monday, February 28, 2022 10 AM
 
Detectives Investigate Shooting on Jackson St.
 
(Cocoa, FL)—Detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred just after midnight on Monday.  At 12:45 a.m. patrol officers responded to the intersection of SR-520 and U.S. 1 after the victim, a 30-year-old male, called 9-1-1 to report that he had been shot.  Further investigation revealed the shooting occurred in the 1200 block of Jackson St. The victim was taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition. Detectives are currently following leads, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to determine the person or persons responsible for the shooting. No other details can be released. The investigation remains active an ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).  Callers will remain anonymous and can be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000 in this case. Anyone with information can also send a text or email to dropadime@cocoapolice.com, or use the Quick Tip feature on the See It Say It Send It app.