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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of man outside Brooksville 7-Eleven

The man shot was airlifted to the hospital where he later died. His name is not being released.
Credit: 10 Tampa Bay
Jonathan Rentillo

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A man is accused of shooting and killing another man after an argument near a convenience store in Brooksville, according to Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Jonathan Rentillo, 22, is facing multiple charges related to the deadly shooting, including 2nd-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon/unlicensed firearm and aggravated battery, jail records show. 

Deputies said in a news release that their investigation started early Monday when they were called to a shooting near a 7-Eleven/Sunoco on South Broad Street between John Gary Grubbs Boulevard and Daniel Avenue

When they arrived, they said they found a 28-year-old man near the store's parking lot. He had been shot at least once. He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died, the sheriff's office said. The agency said it is not releasing the man's name due to Marcy's Law. 

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Deputies said they determined an argument between the 28-year-old and Rentillo likely resulted in the shooting. 

Rentillo was found a short time after the shooting in a nearby mobile home park and was taken into custody. Deputies said he is currently being held without bond. 

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