The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information about a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Brooksville. Deputies responded to a party at 9550 Christine Lane in the early hours of November 1 and found a shooting victim. The victim was taken to a hospital, where the person later died.
The Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to anyone who attended the party and may have information that could help the investigation. Investigators are also trying to locate Samuel Willis, a person of interest who has outstanding warrants in Hernando County and Georgia.
Anyone with information can call the Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477).
Fox 13 News reported on November 3, 2026, that a separate shooting at the St. Teresa Apartments, just south of the Brooksville courthouse, followed a fight between acquaintances. That incident is not linked to the Christine Lane party shooting, according to the report. Fox 13 also reported that Sheriff Al Nienhuis said everyone involved in the apartment shooting knew one another.
Originally reported by Hernando Sun and FOX 13 News
