2 Florida Teens Shot Dead In Palm Bay At Abandoned Land Slated for Large Housing Development

2 Florida teens shot dead In Palm bay they were discovered dead from gunshot wounds on Sunday night in “The Compound,” a secluded section of Palm Bay on the east coast about 30 miles south of Cape Canaveral.

According to police, a dead corpse was reported in a ditch in a wooded section of The Compound on a 911 call made on Sunday night. At around 8:30 p.m., police discovered two bodies — a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old — after conducting an investigation.

The younger youngster was named as Jeremiah Brown by family members on Tuesday, according to WESH.

“Jeremiah had a brief but fruitful life. Jeremiah was incredibly loving, caring, and polite, according to a statement from the family. “We offer up a prayer for the person or people who carried out this awful deed. It’s simpler to purchase a gun than a pack of gum at the supermarket. Jeremiah Brown was raised in a loving, non-hating family.

The 16-year-old victim is still unknown to the general public.

The area is a nearly 3,000-acre tract of property that was formerly owned by the General Development Corporation and planned for housing development, but it was sold after GDC declared bankruptcy in 1991. It is now a popular destination for off-road vehicles and has only a few roadways. The City of Palm Bay claims it is not a public recreation area, but that doesn’t stop ATV riders, gun aficionados, and model airplane pilots from frequenting the land.

“Certainly frightening,” said a dirt bike rider who declined to be recognized to WESH.

Resident Report

Resident Roger Holloway told the newspaper that he was at the residence on Christmas Day but saw nothing out of the ordinary.

“Just a regular pair of dirt bikes out for a run. I went outside to hunt for model airplane enthusiasts, but I don’t suppose many were outside that day. However, you can constantly hear the men outside firing their weapons. “They do it even though they’re not supposed to,” stated Holloway.

Palm Bay Police Lt. Michael Roberts told Florida Today that “all available resources” were being devoted to identifying the causes and offender(s) of this incident.

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