A teen was arrested for a shooting a victim in Orlando after a physical altercation.
The Orlando Police Department arrested 17-year-old Justin Flores Herrera in connection with the shooting that occurred at 2742 E. Colonial Drive.
According to OPD, the victim in this case was working in the area when he was approached by Herrera, who began yelling at him while displaying a firearm. The victim attempted to get away from Herrera, who continued to approach him and attempted to punch him, leading to a physical altercation.
During the altercation, Herrera fired three shots, striking the victim, before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, according to OPD.
Through the course of the local law enforcement investigation, detectives developed multiple leads that identified Herrera as a suspect. Herrera later provided detectives with information about the location of the firearm believed to have been used during this shooting. That firearm was recovered.
According to the Orlando Police Department, Justin Herrera was charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor.
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