Two of the four people arrested and charged this week in the random shootings in and around Kissimmee are facing more serious charges now.
Detectives today filed murder charges against 15-year-old Konrad Schafer and 20-year-old David Dumas for the death of 17-year-old David Guerrero who was shot and killed on Central Avenue while he walked to the bus stop to go to work.
Police report:
- Analysis conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) concluded the casing was consistent with having been fired from a Hi Point .45 caliber carbine rifle.
- Throughout the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Konrad Schafer was in possession of a Hi Point .45 caliber rifle. Detectives located the rifle at Konrad father's residence. Konrad Schafer cooperated with detectives and has been charged with the murder of David Guerrero. Additionally, David Dumas, an acquaintance of Schafer, was charged with one count of principal in the first degree/murder for his involvement in the Guerrero murder.
Additional charges are pending on both Schafer and Dumas for their involvement in nine shooting incidents within the City of Kissimmee.
Earlier, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office filed murder charges in another case in which a man was robbed and shot in his Poinciana home.
Police report:
- On July 4 at approximately 1:43 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 904 Mendoza Lane in Poinciana. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the homeowner who indicated she left her residence at 11:00 p.m. and when she returned home at approximately 1:30 a.m. she found her 22-year old son, Eric Roopnarine, lying on the floor unresponsive. The victim had no vital signs and was pronounced deceased. There were no signs of forced entry.
- According to the medical examiner's office, Eric Roopnarine, 22, died from a gunshot wound.