KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says an illegal house party near Davenport led to a teenage shooting and three arrests over the weekend, including a 19-year-old Orlando man accused of possessing a handgun and prepackaged marijuana inside a backpack.
Deputies were called to a residence on Thunderbird Road in the ChampionsGate/Four Corners area of southwest Osceola County shortly after 5:20 p.m. on May 3 following reports of a large party taking place at the home.
According to investigators, the first deputy arriving at the scene was speaking with Curtis Security officers outside the residence when a gunshot was suddenly heard from inside the house. Partygoers immediately began fleeing the residence as deputies moved in to secure the scene and investigate.
Authorities said no victims were initially located inside the home, but deputies discovered alcohol and a firearm within the residence. A short time later, a 17-year-old arrived at Orlando Health Hospital in Davenport suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Detectives determined the shooting had occurred upstairs inside the home, but investigators say the victim refused to cooperate and provided no details about how the shooting occurred.
Following interviews with witnesses, detectives arrested Katty Francois and Neika St. Louis, both 18 and from Orlando, charging them with promoting and running an open house party and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Under Florida law, it is illegal for a person in control of a residence to knowingly allow minors to consume alcohol or drugs at an open house party without taking reasonable steps to stop it. Authorities say the charges are classified as misdemeanors under Florida statutes.
A third arrest was also made during the investigation.
Deputies arrested 19-year-old Robert David White of Orlando after he was stopped outside the residence carrying a backpack while walking with three other males. Investigators later obtained a search warrant for the backpack and reportedly discovered a handgun and prepackaged marijuana inside.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, White faces charges including possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of a weapon during the commission of a third-degree felony.
All three individuals were booked into the Osceola County Jail.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue working to determine exactly how the teenager was shot.
En Español
Adolescente Baleado y Tres Arrestados en Operativo Contra Fiestas Ilegales Cerca de Davenport
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Osceola informó que una fiesta ilegal cerca de Davenport terminó con un adolescente herido de bala y tres personas arrestadas durante el fin de semana.
Los agentes respondieron a una residencia en Thunderbird Road, en el área de ChampionsGate/Four Corners, tras reportes de una gran fiesta. Mientras los oficiales llegaban a la escena, se escuchó un disparo dentro de la vivienda y los asistentes comenzaron a huir.
Un joven de 17 años llegó posteriormente al hospital Orlando Health en Davenport con una herida de bala en la pierna. Detectives determinaron que el tiroteo ocurrió dentro de la casa.
Katty Francois y Neika St. Louis, ambas de 18 años y residentes de Orlando, fueron arrestadas y acusadas de promover una fiesta ilegal y contribuir a la delincuencia de un menor.
Un tercer arresto también fue realizado. Robert David White, de 19 años y de Orlando, fue detenido después de que detectives encontraran una pistola y marihuana preempaquetada dentro de una mochila que llevaba consigo.
La investigación continúa activa.
Em Português
Adolescente Baleado e Três Presos em Operação Contra Festas Ilegais Perto de Davenport
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — O Gabinete do Xerife do Condado de Osceola informou que uma festa ilegal perto de Davenport terminou com um adolescente baleado e três pessoas presas durante o fim de semana.
Os policiais responderam a uma residência na Thunderbird Road, na área de ChampionsGate/Four Corners, após denúncias de uma grande festa. Enquanto os agentes chegavam ao local, um disparo foi ouvido dentro da casa e os participantes começaram a fugir.
Um jovem de 17 anos apareceu posteriormente no hospital Orlando Health, em Davenport, com um ferimento a bala na perna. Detectives determinaram que o tiroteio aconteceu dentro da residência.
Katty Francois e Neika St. Louis, ambas de 18 anos e moradoras de Orlando, foram presas acusadas de promover uma festa ilegal e contribuir para a delinquência de um menor.
Uma terceira prisão também foi realizada. Robert David White, de 19 anos e morador de Orlando, foi detido após investigadores encontrarem uma arma e maconha embalada dentro de uma mochila que ele carregava.
