The Brief
- Cocoa police arrested Dennard Barnes on a litany of charges, including attempted murder.
- Police said he shot a man in the stomach Friday night.
- Police in South Florida are investigating Barnes’ connection to separate deadly shootings earlier in the day Friday.
COCOA, Fla. – A man arrested in a shooting in Cocoa is believed to be connected to two earlier fatal shootings in South Florida, according to the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Dennard Barnes was arrested Friday night in Brevard County on multiple charges, including attempted murder.
The backstory:…