ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Two cousins were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting at an Orange County gas station Monday that left two people injured.
Deputies said Briderris Clarke, 18, and Jamel Rucker, 45, were charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting at a 7-Eleven at South Orange Blossom Trail and 39th Street.
Investigators said Tavaris Stephens, 28, and Travis Fleury, 21, survived the shooting.
A witness said Clarke exited a vehicle and ran toward a crowd of people standing at the gas pumps, fired shots at the crowd and ran back to the vehicle, according to an arrest report.
The witness said Rucker and Clarke celebrated in the vehicle as they drove away from the scene, the report said.
Deputies said Clarke shot the wrong person. They have not revealed the intended target or the motive.
Investigators said Rucker provided Clarke with the gun and drove him to the gas station.
Deputies said the men were arrested in the parking lot of an Orange County Holiday Inn. They said Rucker had the gun used in the shooting in his waistband.
This is a developing story. Watch Eyewitness News for updates.
ARRESTED for Attempted First Degree Murder with a Firearm: Briderris Clarke, 18 & Jamel Rucker, 45, in connection with the shooting of two people on July 22 in the 3900 block of S. OBT. Both victims were treated for non life threatening gunshot wounds. pic.twitter.com/8c03WBJuA8
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) July 24, 2019
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