CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Authorities say a Hernando man was killed in a shooting in Crystal River on Thursday night.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired in the front yard of a home near Northeast 1st Street around 7 p.m. and found Tyler Hopkins, 26, with gunshot wounds. No other injuries were reported.
Hopkins was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Deputies have not named any suspects or determined a motive for the shooting.
“At this time, Major Crime detectives are working diligently to make sure we turn over every stone. We will unwaveringly continue our investigation into the unfortunate death of our victim, Tyler Hopkins,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tyler.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at 352-726-1121 or 1-888-ANY-TIPS.
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