West Melbourne community remembers 14-year-old Hunter Russey
Mourners gathered at Ballard Park for the teen, who police allege was intentionally struck by a driver while riding an e-bike.
Mourners gathered at Ballard Park in West Melbourne to remember 14-year-old Hunter Russey, Spectrum News 13 reported. Authorities identified Hunter with his family's consent, according to WFTV.
Police allege a driver intentionally struck Hunter while he was riding an e-bike. He was found unresponsive along Cocoanut Grove Avenue on the morning of Oct. 13 and was taken off life support on Oct. 17, according to WFTV. A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, WFTV reported. The charge has not been proven in court.
A celebration of life is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, at Discover Life Church in Melbourne, according to Spectrum News 13.
Sources
- Spectrum News 13, Oct. 22, 2026 mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/10/23/west-melbourne-community-remembers-1-year-old-hunter-russey
- WFTV (charge background), Oct. 19, 2026 www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county-man-rearrested-murder-charge-after-teen-e-bike-crash/CBRTCKF4O5E7ZFEOO2256U33GA/