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Riviera Beach Police identify suspect in fatal shooting

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Riviera Beach Police have identified 39-year-old Jose Chacon as the suspect in the fatal shooting.

Chacon has been arrested on one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.

Riviera Beach Police have also identified the victim as 41-year-old Alfonso Rodriguez.

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Police officers found one man shot to death inside a home on the 700 block of West 7th Street, according to Riviera Beach Police.

The incident happened at 7:31 a.m.

Responding officers found a male in his 30's inside the residence and Riviera Beach Fire Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene.

Several other adults who also lived in the residence were questioned by police.

According to Riviera Beach Police, one of the men was identified as the shooter.  He was detained as a “person of interest" and is still being questioned. 

Initial investigation details suggest that a verbal disagreement between two of the men who lived in the residence escalated and ended with one man shooting the other. 

Police have requested a Search Warrant to supplement their ongoing investigation. Charges are expected to be filed.

The residence was shared by several people who all appear to be from other states.

Anyone with related information is asked to contact Riviera Beach Police at (561) 845-4123 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.