Suspect arrested in fatal shooting outside apartment complex in northwest Orlando
Fatal shooting happened on Aug. 5
Jon Jankowski, Digital journalist
Orlando Police said Maurice Benn Jr.,19, was arrested in Lake County on Friday. (WKMG)
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A suspect in a fatal shooting outside an apartment complex in northwest Orlando on Aug. 5 has been arrested, according to police.
Orlando Police said Maurice Benn Jr.,19, was arrested in Lake County on Friday.
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Police said the victim and the suspect were acquaintances and an argument ensued.
Investigators said Benn is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old Brian Tassy around 1 a.m. outside of the Pineview Apartments.
Benn is also facing attempted first-degree murder with a firearm charge out of Lake County from an incident in June of 2019.
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