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Suspect arrested in deadly shooting that happened during home invasion at Orlando apartment complex

Suspect arrested in deadly shooting that happened during home invasion at Orlando apartment complex Shawn Patrick Spencer III, 18, was arrested Monday in connection to a deadly shooting during a home invasion last month at an apartment complex, OPD said. (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a deadly shooting during a home invasion last month at an apartment complex, the Orlando Police Department said.

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Police said they were called at about 1:15 p.m. Jan. 30 to the shooting at the Jernigan Gardens apartments on Mercy Drive near WD Judge Road.

Investigators said a resident shot a suspect during a home invasion.

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They said they discovered 18-year-old Kevin Dewayne Hodges -- who had been shot -- in a breezeway. He died from his injuries.

Detectives said they arrested Shawn Patrick Spencer III on charges of murder while engaged in burglary and armed burglary of a dwelling with a firearm.

He was booked into the Orange County Jail.

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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.



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