KISSIMMMEE, Fla. — Accused celebratory New Year’s shooter will spend a few more nights in jail, according to updates from Kissimmee Police Department, after a decision could not be made on what bond the suspect should have.
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The police department said the suspect in connection with the fatal incident of “celebratory gunfire” was identified as 44-year-old Carlos Manuel Tejada.
Officers said they responded to a home on Gull Court around 12:02 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Police said the victim, 56-year-old Carmen Ochoa, appeared to have been struck by a bullet from “celebratory gunfire.”
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Officers say 56-year-old Carmen Ochoa was sitting with her adult daughter on her porch when Tejada’s bullet hit her from across the lake.
Ochoa was taken to a hospital, where she died, according to a report.
The 44-year-old man is facing manslaughter charges and will attend his first appearance soon.
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Police said that on Jan. 17, Tejada was arrested and is being manslaughter for Culpable Negligence in the death of Carmen Rosa Neira Ochoa.
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