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Man charged with second-degree murder in Osceola County Shooting

Jovaniel Lopez The suspect was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Micah Mebane in Osceola County. (Osceola County Sheriff Office/Osceola County Sheriff Office)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A fatal shooting on Friday in Kissimmee has resulted in the arrest of Jovaniel Lopez, charged with the second-degree murder of Micah Mebane.

Officers arrived at the scene of a reported shooting in the Osceola area, specifically at 820 Cypress Parkway, as shown more clearly on the map below.

Mebane, the victim, was transported to the hospital due to a gunshot wound, where he suffered from his injuries.

Sheriff’s officials report that the investigation uncovered a prior argument between Mebane and Lopez, during which Lopez ultimately shot Mebane.

That same day, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit arrested Lopez and transported him to the county jail. Currently, no bond has been set for Lopez, and no further information has been disclosed.

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Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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