On October 19, 2018, RaShawn Brown, aged 23, was tragically murdered in Palm Bay, Florida. The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. at a residence on Cotorro Road in southwest Palm Bay. Brown, along with Chad Harris, was led into the home at gunpoint by three masked suspects. The suspects, who were fully covered to conceal their identities, were captured on security footage leaving the scene about ten minutes later, carrying unknown items.
Shortly after, a woman discovered the two men face down on the bedroom floor and made a frantic 911 call, during which she expressed fear for her children who were also in the home. Despite the quick response from officers, the trail soon went cold.
The Palm Bay Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to solve this double homicide. Detective Lou Jones emphasized the importance of public assistance in providing any piece of information that could lead to an arrest. The motive behind the killings is speculated to be robbery, as one of the suspects was seen taking items from the house. However, there is no concrete evidence to suggest gang involvement, despite various rumors. The police have urged anyone with potential information to contact the Palm Bay Police Department or Crime Line.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain unidentified. The families of the victims continue to seek closure and justice for their loved ones. The Palm Bay Police Department has released video evidence and continues to appeal to the community for tips that could help solve the case. The investigation remains open, with detectives hoping that new leads will eventually emerge to bring the perpetrators to justice.
