Orange County State Attorney addresses youth gun violence

On Wednesday, Orlando police announced that they arrested two more teenagers in connection to a deadly drive-by shooting on Poppy Avenue that left two people dead, including a six-year-old girl. 18-year-old Ricky Bowery appeared in court on Wednesday for the first time since the shooting on Aug. 29. He is one of four young people who have been arrested on a first-degree homicide charge in connection to the killing. The others are two 17-year-olds and a 15-year-old. WESH 2 News is not naming the three juveniles because of their age. On Wednesday afternoon, the newly appointed State Attorney for Orange County, Andrew Bain, weighed in.“Gang and gun violence in our community will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” State Attorney Bain said in a statement. Additionally, when the facts require resolutions outside the capacity of the Department of Juvenile Justice, State Attorney Bain will treat dangerous juveniles as adults. “It is our job in the 9th judicial circuit to prosecute and keep the community safe. Early diversion helps juveniles stay off the streets, and we are investing more resources in programs that work. Diversion is twofold, and our office will take a tough stance on violent crime. When we charge teenagers as adults, we are deterring and addressing these acts of violence early to hold individuals accountable. Enough is enough,” Bain added. WESH 2 News checked in with Ruben Saldana, the head of Orange County’s…