Man accused of shooting, killing his wife at Lake Underhill shopping plaza, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested after shooting and killing his wife, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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8:20 p.m. Update:

The Orlando Police Department said officers responded to the commercial plaza located within the 5800 block of Lake Underhill Road in reference to a shooting.

Officers said they found a female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

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Witnesses said the suspect was the victim’s husband and fled the scene in a vehicle.

OPD said Armando Verdecia Carralero, 54, was quickly identified as a suspect and the information was released to other Florida agencies.

Police said Carralero was found by the Indian River Sheriff’s Office and was taken into custody without incident.

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The victim has been identified as 44-year-old, Yuneisy Labrada Rodriguez.

Police said Carralero is charged with first-degree murder with a firearm.

OPD said they are not looking for any additional suspects at this time.

2: 30 p.m. Update:

The Orlando Police Department said at 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a reported medical emergency near Lake Underhill Road and South Semoran Boulevard.

Officers said, when they arrived at the scene, they found a dead adult female.

The police department said this is an active and ongoing investigation.

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The Orlando Police Department is investigating a scene at Lake Underhill Road and South Semoran Boulevard.

Channel 9 reporter said there is a large police presence at the shopping center near South Semoran Boulevard.

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