TAVARES, Fla. — Police have arrested a 24-year-old Eustis man on two accessory charges in connection with the fatal shooting of De’Angelo Donta McKnight outside a Tavares apartment complex.
Jonathan Erickson Louis was taken into custody around 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Tavares police announced Thursday.
Channel 9 previously reported that McKnight, 26, of Leesburg, was shot outside the Caroline Court apartments in the 1000 block of Caroline Street early Sunday, Oct. 25.
Arrest affidavit identifies accessory allegations
According to the arrest affidavit, Louis is accused of being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter with a firearm and an accessory after the fact to aggravated battery with a firearm.
Much of the affidavit released to Channel 9 is redacted, limiting the available details about Louis’ alleged involvement.
Detectives arranged to meet Louis at the state probation office in Tavares Wednesday morning, according to the affidavit. He was subsequently taken to the Lake County Jail without incident.
Shooting investigation continues
Officers responded to the apartment complex around 2:20 a.m. Sunday after a 911 caller reported that a man had been shot.
Officers found McKnight wounded on a sidewalk and began lifesaving efforts. He was taken to AdventHealth Waterman, where he died, according to the affidavit.
Police initially said two masked people approached McKnight and shot him before fleeing in a vehicle.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Tavares police at 352-343-2101 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
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