A Florida teenager has been arrested in a drive-by shooting of three people, killing a 6-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man.
According to police, at approximately 8:20 p.m., on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, Orlando Police officers responded to 1141 Poppy Ave. in reference to multiple shots fired from a passing vehicle, with two people shot.
One of the individuals, a 6-year-old child, was shot while inside her living room and later declared deceased by medical staff.
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Police say the mother of the 6-year-old was also shot and sustained non life-threatening injuries.
A third gunshot victim arrived at Health Central in Ocoee and was declared deceased by medical staff there.
The homicide victims have been identified as 6-year-old Ajahliyah Hashim, 6, and 19-year-old Isaiyah Wright.
On September 2nd, 2023, 15-year-old Nico Brown was arrested for First Degree Homicide in connection to the shooting deaths of both victims.
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This investigation is still ongoing.
“We continue to encourage anyone who has information related to this incident to contact the Orlando Police Homicide Unit or pass on their information anonymously through Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS,” said Orlando Police Department.
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