SPRING HILL, Fla. – A verbal altercation between two brothers escalated into a shooting incident on Stillwater Avenue in Spring Hill early Monday morning. Hernando County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from the suspect, Navor Mora, 24, who reported shooting his older brother.
Upon arrival, deputies found the injured victim and administered aid before transporting him to a local trauma center. The victim is expected to recover fully from his injuries.
Mora, who remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators and provided a statement detailing the events leading to the shooting.
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According to Mora, the altercation began after his brother slipped a note under his bedroom door, calling him a bum and urging him to get a job. Angered by the note, Mora armed himself with a firearm and confronted his brother.
A female witness, who attempted to intervene in the ensuing altercation, reported that Mora fell on top of her and then began firing his weapon, striking his brother multiple times. Mora claimed he did not intend to kill his brother.
Following questioning, Mora was arrested and charged with Attempted First Degree Homicide. He is currently being held without bond at the Hernando County Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and avoiding escalation to violence.
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