BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — In Brevard County, the State Attorney’s Office has upgraded charges against a man recently arrested in connection to a deadly shooting.
It happened May 11 in downtown Melbourne on Vernon Place near East New Haven Avenue.
Stephan Dieujuste, 24, now faces a charge of second-degree murder.
Melbourne police said he was responsible for shooting death of 19-year-old Nathanial Jennings.
Dieujuste was initially charged with manslaughter.
Investigators said Dieujuste claimed he fired on Jennings in self-defense, after the teen allegedly started a fist fight.
Jennings was unarmed, according to prosecutors.
Dieujuste was released on bond following his arrest in mid-May.
The State Attorney’s Office said it will request that his bond be revoked and reset to a higher amount.
Dieujuste could face life in prison if convicted on the upgraded charge.
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