Florida Lyft driver shot, killed by teen: BCSO

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - A Lyft driver is dead, and a 17-year-old boy is behind bars following a shooting in Panama City Beach.

What we know:

Deputies with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office were sent to investigate a reported shooting on Wildwood Road and Emerald Cove Street in Panama City Beach shortly before 2:25 a.m. on Saturday.

When deputies arrived, they said they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was taken to an area hospital where he died. The victim’s car was found about 100 yards north of the victim.

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Blood and bullet holes were found inside the vehicle, according to BCSO.

A witness said they saw a man running away from the scene and scale a fence, firing as he ran into the Woodlawn neighborhood.

The suspect was quickly identified as a 17-year-old. He was found on Dorothy Avenue and taken into custody.

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After speaking with the suspect, investigators believe the victim was working as a Lyft driver and was driving the suspect to a requested destination when the incident occurred.

The teenage suspect has been charged with an open count of murder.

What we don't know:

The motive for the shooting is unclear.

Deputies did not release any information about the victim.

The Source: This story was written with information posted by the Bay County Sheriff's Office.

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