Deputies: Man fatally shot by cousin during fight at Orange County home

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A 36-year-old man was fatally shot by his 41-year-old cousin Thursday afternoon during an argument at a home in the Pine Hills neighborhood, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

The shooting was reported shortly after 3:15 p.m. at a home on North Pine Hills Road near Liming Avenue, Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Jane Watrel said.

"The suspect arrived at the residence and got into a verbal argument with the victim," she said. "At some point, the suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim."

Investigators said the victim, Joseph Hamilton, was in grave condition when he was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Deputies said they pulled over Neal Melbourne shortly after the shooting and arrested him on charges of first-degree murder.

The shooting remains under investigation.

No other details were given.

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