ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A teenager has been arrested linked to the death of a 4-year-old at an Orlando apartment last month, Orlando Police Department says.<\/p>\n
Police reported that Brandon Sir Nevaeh McCloud, 18, was apprehended by the Orlando Police Fugitive Task Force on the morning of August 5. He faces a manslaughter charge.<\/p>\n
The arrest is connected to a shooting that occurred around 11:34 a.m. on July 17 at the Stella West Apartments on Bent Willow Circle. When officers arrived, they found a 4-year-old child who had been shot.<\/p>\n
The child was taken to a hospital but later died from their injuries.<\/p>\n
Following an investigation, detectives determined McCloud was handling a firearm in a careless manner, which resulted in the child\u2019s death, police said.<\/p>\n
McCloud has been charged under Florida\u2019s manslaughter statute.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Orlando police said no additional details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case.<\/p>\n
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