17-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Killing Brandon Teenager: Sheriff

Brandon FL

06 October, 2021

4:20 PM

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BRANDON, FL — A teenager faces first degree murder charges after deputies accused him of killing a 16-year-old boy during a shooting in Brandon Friday night. Jadon Christian Felix Saunders-Rigueur, 17, met with the victim just before 9:20 p.m. at a parking lot in the 1800 block of Lake Chapman Drive for an alleged drug deal, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators suspect this turned into a drug deal gone wrong. Sheriff Chad Chronister said the incident never should have occurred and had a tragic result. Officers found Saunders-Rigueur Wednesday at an undisclosed location. Police have accused 17-year-old suspect, Jadon Christian Felix Saunders - Rigueur of killing a 16-year-old Brandon boy. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)Saunders-Rigueur faces the following charges, according to deputies: First degree felony murderThird degree murder with a firearmRobbery with a firearmPurchase of cannabis"Unfortunately, a child is dead because of the irresponsible actions of another child," Chronister said. "This arrest reflects the unwavering dedication of our detectives who worked tirelessly until the suspect was taken into custody. This teen has irreparably impacted the lives of the victim's family as well as his own. He will face the consequences of his actions."