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Sanford man charged with murder after traffic dispute turns deadly
A traffic dispute escalated into gunfire that left a 43-year-old man dead and a 24-year-old man facing a second-degree murder charge, Sanford police said.
SANFORD, Fla. - A 24-year-old man is facing a serious charge after allegedly shooting and killing another man Thursday during a dispute over a blocked vehicle, according to an arrest report.
Jaden Harris has been arrested and charged with second-degree homicide with a firearm.
What we know:
According to the Sanford Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Vue on Lake Monroe Apartments on Marabella Lane. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting, with the caller stating that the suspect remained at the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found Harris at the scene with his hands raised. Authorities noted that multiple witnesses were present before and after the shooting. Witnesses reported hearing an argument outside the apartment complex’s leasing office shortly before gunfire erupted.
The confrontation reportedly stemmed from a dispute involving a vehicle being blocked in. Witnesses told police that the victim, identified as 43-year-old Joseph Hall Jr., was seen running away from Harris when he was shot.
Dig deeper:
The incident is believed to have originated on Mangoustine Avenue. Harris told investigators that Hall was driving "super slow," prompting him to pass by driving into the oncoming lane. After overtaking Hall, Harris said he believed Hall attempted to hit him with his car, prompting him to follow Hall to take a picture of his license plate.
Harris stated that he came to a stop sign at the intersection of West Seminole Boulevard and Mangoustine Avenue, where Hall allegedly pulled up beside him. According to Harris, Hall rolled down his window, called him a derogatory name, and began approaching his vehicle.
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Arrest made in deadly shooting allegedly tied to road rage
A person was killed in a shooting on Thursday in what Sanford police say appears to be a road rage incident near Vue on Lake Monroe. Authorities confirmed that a suspect was in custody, 24-year-old Jaden Harris. He faces a charge of second-degree homicide with a firearm.
Harris claimed he warned Hall that he "had it on him," referring to his firearm. He then admitted to firing the first shot from the driver's seat of his vehicle.
Hall was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Sanford Police Department.