COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Suspect in Police Shooting Identified
 
Friday, October 14, 2022 10:55 AM

(Cocoa, FL)—The suspect in a police shooting is identified as Dexter Bray, (DOB 10/20/1970). He is currently in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Bray has an active felony warrant for aggravated assault with a firearm. He will face additional charges relating to Thursday’s incident.
 
Just after 3 PM Thursday, patrol officers responded to 1717 Dixon Blvd., Village Green Apartments, after the security officer requested assistance while a tow truck operator removed a vehicle from the property. Shortly after officers arrived, the occupant of apartment 83, later identified as Bray, exited his apartment armed with a handgun. Bray raised his weapon towards the officers, who responded with shots fired.  The suspect was wounded. There were no other injuries. Bray is facing multiple charges involving aggravated assault with a firearm against a police officer and a security officer.  The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the police involved shooting.  This Investigation remains active and ongoing.