{"id":396719,"date":"2026-09-11T09:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T09:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/396719\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T09:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T09:46:11","slug":"suspected-gunman-identified-as-teen-following-shooting-at-orlando-shopping-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/396719\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspected gunman identified as teen following shooting at Orlando shopping center"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 After a shooting near an Orlando shopping center last week, police announced that they\u2019ve finally apprehended a suspect.<\/p>\n

The incident was originally reported on Saturday, Sept. 5, when police responded to Colonial Drive between Primrose and Bumby.<\/p>\n

At the time, officers noted one person was taken to the hospital in stable condition.<\/p>\n

On Thursday evening, police announced a suspect \u2014 Justin Flores Herrera, 17 \u2014 had been arrested in connection with the shooting.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe victim in this case was working in the area when he was approached by Herrera, who began yelling at him while displaying a firearm,\u201d a release from Orlando police reads. <\/p>\n

\"\"Police said that the victim was approached by Herrera, who began yelling at him while displaying a firearm. (Orlando Police Department)<\/p>\n

Investigators explained the victim tried to get away from Herrera, who instead continued approaching him and tried to punch him, leading to a physical fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the altercation, Herrera fired three shots, striking the victim before fleeing the scene,\u201d the release continues.<\/p>\n

\"\"An image of the incident shared by Orlando police (Orlando Police Department)<\/p>\n

According to detectives, law enforcement managed to develop several leads through the course of the investigation that pinned Herrera as the suspect.<\/p>\n

\"\"Orlando police said Justin Flores Herrera, 17, left the scene following the shooting. (Orlando Police Department)<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Herrera later gave detectives information about the location of the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting, which has since been recovered, police said.<\/p>\n

\"\"An image of the gun police said they believe was used in the shooting (Orlando Police Department)<\/p>\n

Herrera faces charges of attempted first-degree murder; aggravated assault with a firearm; and possession of a firearm by a minor.<\/p>\n

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