Palm Bay police fatally shoot man suspected of killing his mother
Woman found shot to death in Martin County
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Palm Bay police on Sunday shot and killed a man linked to the death of his mother, who had been shot earlier in the day in South Florida, according to authorities.
The man, identified Monday afternoon as Christopher Ruffin, was confronted by police after officers received a call from a woman who said her husband or fiancé had pointed a gun at her.
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Palm Bay police sent out a reverse 911 call to neighbors, advising them to stay indoors as officers searched for the man.
Palm Bay police capture armed man after hours-long manhunt
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Man dies after hours-long manhunt in Palm Bay
The man was taken into custody in the 400 block of Karney Avenue, near the intersection of Karney Avenue and Dogwood Street. He was taken to the hospital for medical attention. Sunday night, officials said the man died of his injuries.
PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay police said an armed man at the center of an hours-long manhunt Sunday afternoon was taken into custody.
Officers said the man is a person of interest tied to a homicide investigation in Martin County.
Palm Bay police on Sunday shot and killed a man linked to the death of his mother, who had been shot earlier in the day in South Florida, according to authorities.