An 18-year-old man, identified as Patrick Bouvier Williams III, is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge with a firearm after allegedly shooting a 17-year-old boy, who is said to have been a childhood friend. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day in Orange County, as reported by ClickOrlando. The victim reportedly refused to enter a vehicle with Williams and several unidentified individuals, an action that seemingly precipitated the violent response.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6800 block of Westlake Boulevard, where the shooting was reported to have taken place. The victim was quickly taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound. In a troubling recounting of the events, the affidavit details how the young teen was targeted as he ran away, with Williams allegedly firing 17 times toward the fleeing teen and another person. Thankfully, only the teen’s leg was struck, according to ClickOrlando…