Teen charged with first-degree murder after Apopka festival shooting

A 17-year-old teen from Apopka is facing an ungraded charge of first-degree murder after a man injured in a shooting at a local festival died days later, according to FOX 35 Orlando.

The shooting occurred near Goodrich Avenue and East Orange Street during a festival at Kit Land Nelson Park. An argument at the event escalated into gunfire, injuring 21-year-old Nasir Hercule, who was shot multiple times and taken to the hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries, prompting the upgrade of the charge to first-degree murder.

Police responded quickly to the scene and detained the 17-year-old and another juvenile. The teen was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, juvenile possession of a firearm, and resisting an officer without violence. The other juvenile faces a charge of resisting an officer without violence.

Authorities recovered the gun used in the shooting but have not released details about what sparked the initial argument. The Apopka Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them or Crimeline.

This incident directly affects the Apopka community and surrounding Orlando area residents. Police continue to investigate the case.