Panama City, FL (April 19, 2019) – On Sunday night, police arrested a suspect around 10:30 p.m. after a shooting that sent one victim to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police quickly identified the suspect as 32-year-old Osvaldo Junior Roman Rivera, who shot at a victim during a verbal altercation that took place in the parking lot of an apartment complex on West 13th Street in Panama City.
Police conducted an investigation and spoke with witnesses, as well as the victim in the hospital. The victim is expected to recover from his injuries from the shooting.
Rivera has since been placed under arrest and charged with aggravated battery. Panama City Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Panama City Aggravated Battery Laws
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