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Police: Riviera Beach man shot victim during drug deal, witnesses say

Posted at 3:32 PM, Aug 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-21 08:11:47-04

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. -- A 27-year-old Riviera Beach man is facing an attempted homicide charge.

Riviera Beach police responded to St. Mary's Medical Center around 1 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016 to investigate a man who had been shot.

A witness said the victim was shot by an individual he was purchasing drugs from.

The suspect was identified as Brandon Freeman and he was subsequently arrested.

The 26-year-old male victim is reported to be in stable condition.