Officers from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a shooting that occurred a residence in the area of Powell Road and Griffin Road in Brooksville.
The shooting took place at approximately 9:18 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 5443 Griffin Rd, the home of 46 year-old Reid Newman.
Reid Newman died at the scene and Christopher Newman was transported to a local trauma center with life-threatening injuries from multiple gunshot wounds.
Preliminary investigation reveals two brothers, 48 year-old Dr. Christopher Newman and Reid Newman became involved in a verbal dispute. The dispute escalated and both men shot each other. Police say no other people were involved.
Investigators reported that in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 12, 2023, Dr. Newman died from his injuries.
Christopher Newman is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with an office in St. Petersburg, located at 2299 9th Avenue North, Suite 1B.