ORLANDO, FL — A 16-year old is now facing first degree murder charges in the shooting death of 14-year old Anthony Reid near the Mall of Millenia.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Manuel Rosado on Monday.
Investigators say Rosado had planned to meet Reid to purchase an illegal firearm at J R Street and Star Bright Drive on April 20th just before 6:00 p.m. Rosado then decided to rob Reid, and shot and killed him in the process.
Rosado is now facing first degree murder charges. He’s been taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
An investigation is still ongoing, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.