Two Arrested Following Shooting Incident at Zephyrhills Drive-Thru

Angel Rodriguez & Jonathan Rivera mugshots

Two individuals have been arrested following a shooting incident at a local drive-thru that left one person injured, according to the Zephyrhills Police Department.

Authorities responded to the In and Out Drive Thru on Gall Boulevard at 10:55 a.m. on December 27 after receiving reports of a possible shooting.

The incident occurred when a vehicle with four occupants entered the drive-thru. While a front-seat passenger was preparing to make a purchase, a firearm in the rear of the vehicle was unintentionally discharged. The bullet struck the front-seat passenger, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Following an investigation, police identified and arrested two individuals involved in the incident.
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• Angel Josue Rodriguez, 18, faces charges of carrying a concealed firearm, culpable negligence, and improper exhibition of a firearm.
• Jonathan Xavier Rivera, 20, was charged with tampering with evidence and carrying a concealed firearm.