Apopka Police Department
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A 21-year-old man who was shot multiple times Friday evening near the Fall Family Festival in downtown Apopka has died from his injuries, and a 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Apopka Police Department.
Nasir Hercule, 21, died days after being transported to a hospital following the Nov. 6 shooting near the intersection of Goodrich Avenue and East Orange Street, police said in a Monday update.
Jeremiah Daniels, 17, who was initially charged with attempted first-degree homicide, now faces a charge of first-degree murder with a firearm following Hercule’s death.
Daniels also faces charges of tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm by a juvenile and resisting an officer without violence.
According to investigators, an argument that began inside the Fall Family Festival at Kit Land Nelson Park escalated into gunfire as individuals were leaving the event.
Officers assigned to festival security responded immediately, located Hercule and began administering lifesaving aid, police said.
Two juveniles were detained shortly after the shooting and subsequently arrested. Police also recovered the firearm used in the shooting.
The second juvenile, whose identity has not been released, was charged with misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence.
The announcement of Hercule’s death drew reactions on the Police Department’s Facebook page, where commenters expressed condolences and praised officers for their response.
Lisa Shea Megna thanked police for their work and efforts to keep the community safe.
Another commenter, Tony Paramore, expressed sympathy for both families, writing, “prayers for both families.”
The shooting occurred near the four-day Fall Family Festival, held Nov. 5-8 at Kit Land Nelson Park, located at 10 S. Forest Ave. The event was organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation.
The Apopka Chief previously reported on the shooting, including the initial arrests and charges against the juveniles.
All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Apopka Police Department at 407-703-1757 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).