Hendry County police arrest suspect connected to home invasion shooting

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CLEWISTON, Fla. — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a home invasion shooting in Clewiston, according to Hendry County police.

Michael Villarreal, 23, was recognized out of a photo lineup by the victims.

Police reports show that Villarreal forcibly entered the victims’ home near Tampa Avenue on Wednesday night, shooting the victim and his mother before escaping with a bag of prescription drugs.

Villarreal is currently in custody facing charges of robbery and attempted murder with a $50,000 bond.

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