Brian DeMuro, a former pro fighter and Gracie Barra Knightdale head instructor, was fatally shot by his brother in North Carolina; no charges yet, the DA will decide.
What we know
- DeMuro died at the scene after first responders gave lifesaving measures.
Reported, not confirmed
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The Sheriff's Office said DeMuro reportedly tried to produce a firearm during a physical altercation before his brother drew a gun and shot him.
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The brother stayed at the scene and has cooperated with investigators; no charges have been filed.
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The Johnston County District Attorney's Office will decide whether any charges are warranted once the Sheriff's Office forwards its findings.
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DeMuro's brother had come to the home to visit their 77-year-old mother, who was staying with DeMuro.
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DeMuro owned and was head instructor at Gracie Barra Knightdale and last fought professionally in May 2021, with a 4-8 record.
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A former professional fighter who had become a jiu-jitsu gym owner died on Sunday after a family visit turned violent, and whether anyone will be charged is now a question for prosecutors.
Brian DeMuro, 47, owned and was head instructor at Gracie Barra Knightdale in North Carolina. According to a report citing the District Attorney and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, his brother went to DeMuro's home to see their 77-year-old mother, who was staying there with him.
The two brothers got into a physical altercation. The Sheriff's Office said DeMuro reportedly tried to produce a firearm, and that his brother then drew a gun and shot him. First responders gave lifesaving measures, but DeMuro died at the scene.
The surviving brother stayed at the scene and has cooperated with investigators, according to the Sheriff's Office. No charges have been filed. The account so far comes from authorities, and the investigation is not complete.
In MMA, DeMuro last fought professionally in May 2021 and finished with a 4-8 record. His later work was in coaching, where he ran the Knightdale Gracie Barra academy.
The next step is procedural. Once the investigation is finished, the Sheriff's Office will forward its findings to the Johnston County District Attorney's Office, which will decide whether any charges are warranted.
Brian DeMuro, 47, owned and was head instructor at Gracie Barra Knightdale in North Carolina. According to a report citing the District Attorney and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, his brother went to DeMuro's home to see their 77-year-old mother, who was staying there with him.
The two brothers got into a physical altercation. The Sheriff's Office said DeMuro reportedly tried to produce a firearm, and that his brother then drew a gun and shot him. First responders gave lifesaving measures, but DeMuro died at the scene.
The surviving brother stayed at the scene and has cooperated with investigators, according to the Sheriff's Office. No charges have been filed. The account so far comes from authorities, and the investigation is not complete.
In MMA, DeMuro last fought professionally in May 2021 and finished with a 4-8 record. His later work was in coaching, where he ran the Knightdale Gracie Barra academy.
The next step is procedural. Once the investigation is finished, the Sheriff's Office will forward its findings to the Johnston County District Attorney's Office, which will decide whether any charges are warranted.
- Summary
- Brian DeMuro, a former pro fighter and Gracie Barra Knightdale head instructor, was fatally shot by his brother in North Carolina; no charges yet, the DA will decide.
- Key points (one per line)
- Brian DeMuro, 47, died at the scene after being shot by his brother at a home in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Authorities say DeMuro reportedly tried to produce a firearm during a physical altercation before his brother shot him.
No charges have been filed; the Sheriff's Office will pass its findings to the District Attorney.
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