Man arrested in weekend gun incident now facing attempted murder charge 

An 18-year-old Stock Island man arrested Monday for firing a gun during a June 11 party in Marathon is now facing additional charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. There were no injuries reported.

Eric Cassanova Townes remains in jail stemming from his initial arrest on charges of shooting into an occupied residence, improper display of a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, and violation of probation.

The Sheriff’s Office was called to the Trailerama Mobile Home Park at approximately 10:45 p.m. June 11 regarding a shooting. There was a gathering of 30 to 40 mostly young people at a residence. Witnesses stated the suspect, later identified as Townes, discharged a handgun during an altercation outside, striking the residence at least once.

The Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, and U.S. Border Patrol surrounded the area and Townes was found hiding at a nearby gas station. He was taken to jail.

Townes has a criminal history that includes previous firearms-related violations.

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