Casselberry homicide suspect appears before a judge

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A murder suspect in Casselberry went before a judge Sunday morning.

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22-year-old Joel Ferrer is accused of shooting and killing his aunt’s boyfriend, 41-year-old David Jackson after a heated argument inside an apartment.

Police said the incident happened at the Goldelm at Regency Oaks Apartments, where Ferrer mishandled a gun, and Jackson confronted him.

Investigators said during the argument, Ferrer fired his gun at Jackson.

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Firefighters took Jackson to the hospital, where he later died.

Ferrer has been charged with second-degree murder with a firearm, and the judge said he will remain behind bars without bond.

Ferrer will appear before a judge for an arraignment on Aug. 29.

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Video: Casselberry homicide suspect appears before a judge (Nicolle Osorio, WFTV.com)

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