SPRING HILL, Fla. – Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight murder in Spring Hill.
Investigators say that on Tuesday night just before 10:30 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Greenbrier Court in Spring Hill after having received information that a “dead body” was located there.
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with three individuals inside the residence. After speaking briefly with these individuals, the deputies were escorted through the residence.
Almost immediately, deputies discovered a male, who was deceased, in one of the rooms. Obvious signs of homicidal violence were present, investigators say.
A suspect, who was present in the residence when deputies arrived, has been placed under arrest. There are no other known suspects at large at this time, and officials say there is no threat to the public.
The suspect and the victim were known to each other.
The victim will not be identified as per Marsy’s Law. The victim’s next of kin has been notified.
Deputies say that the investigation is still very active and only limited information will be released at this time.
More information will be released as it becomes available.