Two teenagers are facing charges of attempted murder after a violent home invasion in western Palm Beach County that left a victim shot, run over, and dragged along the road by an SUV. Court documents state that 16-year-old Victor Manuel Rivero III and 15-year-old Easton Meza are accused of stealing two rifles from a friend’s home before attempting to escape in an SUV. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe victim told investigators he ran after the teens, who then pistol-whipped him. He was subsequently dragged alongside the vehicle and shot in the leg as the teenagers drove away. Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.Rivero III and Meza are charged with attempted first-degree murder, armed burglary, and grand theft.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. —
Two teenagers are facing charges of attempted murder after a violent home invasion in western Palm Beach County that left a victim shot, run over, and dragged along the road by an SUV.
Court documents state that 16-year-old Victor Manuel Rivero III and 15-year-old Easton Meza are accused of stealing two rifles from a friend’s home before attempting to escape in an SUV.
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Left to Right: Easton Meza and Victor Manuel Rivero III
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The victim told investigators he ran after the teens, who then pistol-whipped him. He was subsequently dragged alongside the vehicle and shot in the leg as the teenagers drove away.
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Rivero III and Meza are charged with attempted first-degree murder, armed burglary, and grand theft.