The Brief
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- A man was arrested Saturday morning after a shooting in Titusville left one person injured, police said.
- Calvin L. Woodson, 33, was taken into custody within two hours and initially faced charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery.
- His charges have since been upgraded to first-degree premeditated murder, and he remains held without bond.
A 33-year-old Titusville man has been arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder following a Saturday morning shooting that left one man injured, police said.
What we know:
Officers with the Titusville Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 4:17 a.m. at the intersection of Garden Street and South Grannis Avenue. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive, officials said.
According to an arrest affidavit, the suspect, CW Jr., was standing at the corner of South Grannis Avenue and Garden Street in Titusville, talking with two people, when the victim approached them.
Police reported that W had a brief conversation with the victim and, during the conversation, W stepped back and fired a shot, causing the victim to fall to the ground.
W then allegedly stood over the victim and fired three more shots, striking him, before running off.
Within two hours, investigators identified and W in connection to the shooting. He is being held without bond at the Brevard County Detention Center.
According to the affidavit, W admitted to detectives that he shot the victim because he considered him a “bully” and claimed the victim had “threatened him.” W also believed the victim had been involved in a recent burglary with his father.
Charges upgraded
Update:
Police initially charged him with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, but those charges have since been upgraded to first-degree premeditated murder.
At this time, it’s unclear why his charge was upgraded. FOX 35 has reached out to the police department for more information.
What they’re saying:
Commander Tyler Wright credited the rapid arrest to the help of local businesses equipped with security cameras.
“Your commitment to safety played a vital role in helping us quickly identify and apprehend the suspect in this violent crime,” Wright said in a statement. “This partnership is a powerful example of how technology and working together can make our community safer.”
What you can do:
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the case to contact Titusville police.
The Titusville Police Department can be reached at (321) 264-7800.
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Source: fox35orlando
