Police: Man accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old in Sanford

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SANFORD, Fla. — A man is accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old inside a Sanford home Saturday night, police said.

The shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. at a home at 2407 Decottes Avenue where officers found Austin Mueller shot, police said.

Mueller was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries, police said.

Police interviewed Keefer and a woman who witnessed the shooting inside the home.

Detectives arrested Nicholas Keefer and charged him with second-degree murder, according to police.

Police said that during the course of the investigation, detectives determined that Keefer shot Mueller in the stomach after the two had been involved in a fight.

Anyone wishing to report information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org.