Published on May 12, 2025
On Sunday May 11, 2025 at 1:51 a.m., Melbourne Police Officers responded to the area of Vernon Pl. and E. New Haven Ave. in reference to gunshots being heard in the area. Upon arrival officers located an unresponsive subject with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers and Melbourne Fire Rescue provided medical attention to the subject, however despite their efforts he did not survive.
A person of interest was identified. At this time there is believed to be no further outstanding threat to the general public.
Detectives and CSI are currently investigating this homicide. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Melbourne Police Department to speak with Detective Carlson (321-608-6479) or the Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
The victim has been identified as:
Nathaniel Bernard Jennings
B/M 19
Palm Bay, FL
Through investigation by Melbourne Police Department Detectives, probable cause was established for the arrest of Stephan Dieujuste. Detectives completed a charging affidavit, arresting him without incident. Dieujuste was formally charged with Manslaughter and remanded to the custody of the Brevard County Jail Complex.