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Brian DeMuro, a 47-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Gracie Barra Knightdale, died Sunday evening after a physical confrontation with his brother at his home in Johnston County, North Carolina.<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the Johnston County Sheriff\u2019s Office, deputies were called to a residence on Sunny Dale Drive near Middlesex around 4:59 p.m. over an altercation between two brothers. Investigators say a physical dispute broke out between the siblings. During it, authorities report, DeMuro tried to retrieve a firearm. The surviving brother stayed at the home and has cooperated fully with investigators. No charges have been filed. DeMuro was a former professional MMA fighter whose last bout came in May 2021. He finished his career with four wins and eight losses. The investigation is still open, and the circumstances of the shooting have not been resolved.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udca5 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcad Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?<\/p>\n It\u2019s not your age. It\u2019s your strategy.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a passionate grappler over 35 who\u2019s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio\u2019d by opponents half your age \u2014 this 120 page e-book<\/strong> was made for you.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd13 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:<\/p>\n \n Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting?
DeMuro\u2019s brother had come to visit their 77-year-old mother, who was staying with Brian.<\/p>\n
His brother then produced a weapon and fired, fatally wounding him. First responders gave lifesaving aid, but DeMuro died at the scene.<\/p>\n
The Sheriff\u2019s Office is continuing its investigation and will pass its findings to the Johnston County District Attorney\u2019s Office, which will decide whether charges are appropriate.<\/p>\n
Outside competition, he served as head instructor at his Gracie Barra academy in Knightdale, teaching Jiu-Jitsu to students in the community.<\/p>\nSloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents <\/h2>\n
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