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Carlos Manuel Tejada Arrested In Connection With TheDeath Of Carmen Rosa Neira Ochoa

KPD arrested Carlos Manuel Tejada in connection with the death of Carmen Rosa Neira Ochoa, who was struck by celebratory gunfire on January 1, 2025. Tejada is facing charges of Manslaughter by Culpable Negligence.

Celebratory gunfire is dangerous and illegal. KPD continues to urge the public to celebrate responsibly and report any incidents of celebratory gunfire to law enforcement immediately.

KPD also wants to thank our KPD team and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for their swift and dedicated work on this case. The suspect is now in custody, and the case will proceed through the legal system.