A 17-Year-Old Faces Charges Of First Degree Murder In Brandon Teen's Death: Cops

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.

Saunders-Rigueur faces the following charges, according to deputies:

• First degree felony murder
• Third degree murder with a firearm
• Robbery with a firearm
• Purchase 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."