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Store owner faces second-degree murder charge after teen dies from alleged intentional hit-and-run

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:37 AM · 1 min read
Store owner faces second-degree murder charge after teen dies from alleged intentional hit-and-run — FOX 35 Orlando, Oviedo Real Estate news
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A 14-year-old Brevard County boy has died after his family took him off life support, and a store owner accused of intentionally hitting him with a car now faces a second-degree murder charge, authorities said.Hunter Russey died Saturday after suffering severe injuries in the incident. His family also chose to donate his organs, according to Elizabeth Gammon, the attorney representing the family.Kevan Patel appeared before a judge Monday following his arrest Sunday on the new charge.Police say store owner followed teenAccording to court documents, Patel told police he received an alert around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday that someone was attempting to break into his store on Wickham Road.Investigators said Patel drove to the store and saw someone outside. He then followed the person, who was riding an electric bicycle, according to the documents.Patel allegedly intentionally struck Russey with his car and left him on the side of the road without providing assistance, the documents state.Police sa

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