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id: 064a453536
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 09:44 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 19:48 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Police charge teen with murder in Apopka festival shooting

Police say a 17-year-old faces an upgraded first-degree murder charge in Friday's shooting near the Fall Family Festival in Apopka.

Section: [Public Safety](/orlando/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Fall Family Festival](/orlando/wiki/fall-family-festival.md), [Kit Land Nelson Park](/orlando/wiki/kit-land-nelson-park.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 35 Orlando](https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-p94tw3d0dz1tvh44), 2026-11-07 09:44 EST: Teen, child arrested after shooting at Apopka Fall Family Festival, officials say
- [News 6 WKMG (CBS)](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/11/10/apopka-festival-shooting-teen-now-charged-with-murder-after-victim-dies/), 2026-11-09 19:48 EST: Apopka festival shooting: Teen now charged with murder after victim dies

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