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Man accused of deadly shooting near downtown Orlando to face judge Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. — The suspect in a deadly shooting in Orlando is set to face a judge Thursday afternoon.

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The Orlando Police Department shared video of officers escorting 24-year-old Montrey Hughley after his arrest Wednesday.

Investigators said Hughley shot and killed 36-year-old Derrick Alexander.

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Police said they found Alexander with a gunshot wound in a crashed car on Saturday at West Pine Street and South Westmoreland Drive.

Hughley faces a charge of second degree murder with a firearm.

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His initial court appearance is scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday.

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