The Apopka Police Department has apprehended two juveniles in connection with a shooting at the Fall Family Festival at Kit Land Nelson Park on Friday.
According to investigators, an argument that started inside the fair turned into gunfire as people were exiting along Goodrich Avenue and East Orange Street.
Police said a 21-year-old man was shot many times and is still in critical condition at the hospital. Officers swiftly captured two juveniles and recovered the firearm thought to have been used in the incident.
According to officials, one 17-year-old has been charged with attempted first-degree homicide, tampering with evidence, juvenile possession of a firearm, and resisting an officer without violence. The second youngster was charged with resisting an officer without using violence.
Police have not revealed information about what provoked the first disagreement or what caused the shooting.
The investigation is underway. Anyone with information or footage from the shooting can contact Apopka Police at 407-703-1757 or CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
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