JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Four people \u2014 including three teenagers \u2014 have been arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old at a Jacksonville park last month, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Authorities say all four suspects were in the country without legal immigration status at the time of the arrest.<\/p>\n
The shooting<\/p>\n
On July 16, District 3 Patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at Jacksonville Drew Park off Barnes Road. Upon arrival, officers say they found 18-year-old Marvin Oporta Garcia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Oporta Garcia died from his injuries before receiving medical treatment. He was a legal refugee in the United States.<\/p>\n
The suspects<\/p>\n
JSO says Homicide Unit detectives launched an immediate investigation and identified four suspects: 16-year-old Jose Hernandez Bermudez, 17-year-old Kleber Martinez, 18-year-old Daniel Ramirez Mato and 21-year-old Russell Oliva Reyes.<\/p>\n
Investigators say they determined that Martinez and Oliva Reyes are from Honduras, Ramirez Mato is from Cuba, and Hernandez Bermudez is from Nicaragua.<\/p>\n
The arrests<\/p>\n
On Aug. 15, authorities arrested Hernandez Bermudez, Martinez and Ramirez Mato. Oliva Reyes was arrested the following day. All four were booked into Duval County Jail. Federal authorities were also notified.<\/p>\n
The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office says it will continue pursuing justice for Oporta Garcia.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue working to seek justice for Oporta Garcia and our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n
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