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Judge Denies Bond for Orlando Lyft Driver Accused of Shooting Passengers After Door Dispute

Investigators cite video evidence that they say shows Rolando Rivera-Casillas firing as two brothers ran away.

Overview

  • Rolando Rivera-Casillas, 33, is charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm.
  • Deputies say the Oct. 22 incident unfolded on Spring Villas Circle after a dispute over car doors being slammed.
  • Surveillance footage reviewed by authorities shows approximately five shots fired as the passengers fled, according to arrest records.
  • Joseph Stanfield was shot in the abdomen and foot while his brother tried to help him, and he remains under medical care.
  • A judge denied bond, issued a no-contact order and firearms prohibition, and Lyft permanently removed the driver while pledging support to the rider and cooperation with investigators.