Two juveniles arrested after shooting at Apopka Fall Family Festival
A 21-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at the Apopka festival; police have charged two juveniles.
The Apopka Police Department arrested two juveniles following a shooting at the Fall Family Festival held at Kit Land Nelson Park on Friday, FOX 35 Orlando reported.
According to officials, an argument inside the festival escalated into gunfire near Goodrich Avenue and East Orange Street as people were leaving. A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times and remains in very serious critical condition at the hospital.
Police detained a 17-year-old charged with attempted first-degree homicide, tampering with evidence, juvenile possession of a firearm, and resisting an officer without violence. The second juvenile was charged with resisting an officer without violence, FOX 35 Orlando said.
Authorities recovered the firearm believed to be used in the shooting. Details about the cause of the argument or shooting have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Apopka Police Department is asking anyone with information or video of the incident to contact them at 407-703-1757 or CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
- FOX 35 Orlando: Teen, child arrested after shooting at Apopka Fall Family Festival, officials say
- FOX 35 Orlando: Teen, child arrested after shooting at Apopka Fall Family Festival, officials say
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