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Man accused of shooting, killing driver after getting ride home in Apopka

Cornelious Bass, 20, faces murder charge

APOPKA, Fla. – A 20-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing a driver who took him home over the weekend in Apopka, according to police.

Cornelious Bass was arrested and faced a judge Monday.

According to police, Bass was getting a ride home when a witness said she saw him get out of the car and heard a gunshot. The driver, who was shot in the back, then fell onto the ground, police said.

Police said Bass then walked into a nearby home and refused to come out for hours.

The driver, who was not identified, later died at a hospital.

Bass faces a charge of murder.

No other details have been released.


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