A 17-year-old faces upgraded charges, including first-degree murder, after the victim of a shooting outside an Apopka festival died days after the incident, according to the Apopka Police Department.
Police officers responded Friday near the intersection of Goodrich Avenue and East Orange Street, near the Fall Family Festival at Kit Land Nelson Park.
According to Apopka police, an argument that began inside the festival spilled outside and turned into gunfire. Officers assigned to security at the festival responded immediately, locating and detaining two individuals and recovering the firearm used in the shooting.
The victim, 21-year-old Nasir Hercule, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to the hospital. On Monday, police said Hercule succumbed to his injuries.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Nasir’s family,” Apopka police said.
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As a result of Hercule’s death and the ongoing investigation, charges against 17-year-old Jeremiah Daniels were upgraded to include:
- First-degree murder with a firearm
- Tampering with evidence
- Juvenile in possession of a firearm
- Resisting an officer without violence
A second juvenile was arrested and charged with misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Apopka Police at 407-703-1757 or CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).