Man arrested in deadly fight in Orlando, police say

Mark Kevin Sholler, 57, faces 2nd-degree murder charge

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was arrested after beating another man to death in a fight in Orlando, police said on Thursday.

Mark Kevin Sholler, 57, was arrested after the altercation, which happened around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday in the 3000 block of West Colonial Drive near John Young Parkway, according to officers.

Orlando police said officers were called about two men fighting in the road. Upon arrival, police said they found Sholler standing nearby 60-year-old Jose Riojas, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

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According to officers, the fight escalated and Sholler beat Riojas to death.

Police said both men are believed to be homeless.

Sholler faces a second-degree murder charge. He had previously been out on bond for a separate offense, but a judge revoked that bond during his appearance in court on Thursday.

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