YULEE, Fla. — Two men believed to be a father and son are dead following a shooting at a home in Nassau County early Thursday, November 12, 2026, that ended when deputies fatally shot a suspect who opened fire on them, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at a residence on Doubloon Way in the Pirate’s Wood subdivision in Yulee.
According to the sheriff’s office, dispatchers received a text-to-911 message reporting a home invasion at the residence.
When deputies arrived, they heard gunshots coming from inside the house.
As deputies approached the property, they spotted a white man believed to be in his late 20s emerging from a wooded area and walking into the roadway.
The man then fired a handgun at deputies, prompting them to return fire, according to investigators.
The suspect was struck by gunfire and died at the scene.
Deputies Discover Second Body Inside Home
After the exchange of gunfire, deputies entered the residence and discovered another person dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Preliminary findings indicate the incident was domestic in nature and involved a father and son.
Investigators believe the man found dead inside the home was the father, while the man shot by deputies was his son.
A third person who was inside the residence during the incident was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
No deputies were injured in the shooting.
FDLE Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide inside the residence.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting a separate, independent investigation into the shooting involving deputies.
Authorities described the incident as isolated and said there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.