SATSUMA, Fla. – A 19-year-old Satsuma man is facing two counts of homicide after Putnam County deputies say he shot and killed both of his parents late Friday night following a domestic argument that turned deadly.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on Musket Drive after receiving a call about gunshots. When they arrived, they found the suspect, Uyleses Servin, who was taken into custody without further incident.
Cecilia Servin, 47, the suspect’s mother, died at the scene. Miguel Servin, 51, the suspect’s father, was treated by paramedics but died at the hospital.
Word of what happened spread quickly after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office posted about the shooting on Facebook — and for people who live nearby, the news hit close to home.
One woman who lives in the area says she was traveling back from Tampa when her husband called her about the shooting.
“He was like, did you hear what happened? Like, read what I sent you. And I read it, and I was like, where is this? And he’s like, look at the address. And it said Musket Drive. And I was, oh, I knew exactly who it was,” she said. She did not want to be identified on camera.
Neighbors describe the Servin family as kind and friendly — people who made a point to acknowledge those around them.
“When they drive by, they always wave. I mean, I’ve never had any issues with them,” the woman added.
Michael Hottinger, a Putnam County resident who’s been living in the area for over 10 years, said the news left him searching for answers.
“I was surprised. It was a very strange thing to hear. And I really didn’t understand why this happened,” Hottinger said. I was just surprised that we had a killing in our neighborhood."
Investigators say the shooting began as a domestic argument inside the home that later escalated into gun violence. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office closed its Facebook post with a message to the community:
“Please pray for this family as they navigate an unimaginable loss at the hands of another family member.”
In addition to two counts of homicide, Uyleses Servin is charged with two counts of firing into a building or vehicle, three counts of aggravated assault, and one count of child neglect. He was transported to the Putnam County Jail and is being held without bond.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active and that no further information will be released this weekend to allow detectives time to conduct interviews and continue their work.
