Arrest made in Cocoa teen’s ‘ambush’ killing, sheriff says; second suspect sought

Arrest Made in Cocoa Teen's Ambush Killing

A 20-year-old man, Jonterich Smith, has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of 15-year-old KaRyah Duncan outside a Cocoa restaurant.

Smith is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, and is being held without bond at the Brevard County Jail.

A manhunt continues for the second suspect in the ambush-style shooting that killed Duncan and wounded two others in Cocoa on October 6.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest in connection with the deadly ambush shooting.

Author's summary: Arrest made in Cocoa teen ambush killing.

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