Man shot, killed outside Brevard County McDonald's in case of possible mistaken identity, deputies say

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A Cocoa man was shot and killed outside a McDonald's restaurant in Central Florida after he walked up to a person inside their vehicle eating and began to attack them, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies identified the man killed as 36-year-old Brandon Turner. Based on evidence, the sheriff's office said Turner may have mistakenly attacked the driver, believing him to be someone else.

Authorities said the shooting happened at the restaurant located on North Highway 1 in Port St. John around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. 

Brandon Turner (Photo via Brevard County Sheriff's Office)

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Deputies said the driver pulled out a gun and fired one shot from his vehicle when Turner continued to hit him during the unprovoked attack. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

At this time, no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Agent Neil Lee of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413.