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Man killed, woman hurt in shooting at Brooksville bar; Suspected shooter arrested

The shooting happened around 1:50 a.m. Saturday.
Credit: Hernando County Sheriff's Office

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A man is dead and a woman is hurt following an overnight shooting at a bar, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

It happened around 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Opinions Lounge, located at 19201 Cortez Blvd., the agency said in a news release.

Deputies say 42-year-old Stanley Matiyosus shot a 25-year-old Brooksville man. The man later died at the hospital. 

A 21-year-old woman was also shot, but deputies say her injuries are non-life-threatening. 

Matiyosus was arrested for 2nd-degree murder with a firearm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, the agency said. He is in jail without bond.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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