A man was killed by a stray bullet in the parking lot of the Magic Mall early Sunday morning, and Orlando Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting.
On April 6, 2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at the Magic Mall. Upon arrival, they found the victim, identified as Joseph U. Phillips, with a gunshot wound. Orlando Fire Department paramedics pronounced Phillips deceased at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Phillips had been at D’Junction Island Bar and Restaurant and had stepped outside as a group in the parking lot became involved in an argument. During the altercation, the suspect, identified as Keishawn A. Richards, produced a firearm and attempted to shoot another individual involved in the dispute. Instead, a stray bullet struck Phillips…