Bruce Hagans Jr., a 16-year-old from Winter Garden, Florida, died on May 31, 2019, after what investigators describe as a drug deal that turned violent. He met for a marijuana sale with a family member of Luis Rivera Sr.; gunshots were heard and Bruce was seen slumped over in a vehicle. His body was later recovered from a shallow grave near a home on Robertson Street in Orlando after an Amber Alert had been issued for his disappearance.

Authorities arrested 20-year-old Luis Rivera Jr. on charges of second-degree murder with a weapon and tampering with evidence; he was located in New Britain, Connecticut, and extradited to Orange County. Luis Rivera Sr. was charged with tampering with evidence after investigators say he paid a body shop to clean blood and repair the bullet-riddled car used in the crime. Bruce Hagans Sr. described his son as having a bright future who wanted to play professional football or work as a mechanic.

Anyone who knew Bruce or has information about the events around May 31, 2019, is asked to come forward.