Monday, November 19th 2007 Home Invasion Murder Machelle Brinson On November 19, 2007, deputies responded to a home invasion and shooting at 2818 6th Avenue East, Palmetto. 41-year-old Machelle Brinson was found dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. Her two daughters, age 13 and 19, were also at home and witnessed the incident. The suspect who entered the home wore a mask on his face. He shot Machelle Brinson and also struck one of the daughters in the head with a handgun. He then fled from the residence. The incident does not appear to be random, but the motive for the shooting is unclear.