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Wilfredo Nieves, a 39-year-old Hispanic man, was shot to death on April 14, 2017, inside The Giants Barber Shop in Mount Dora, Florida. Nieves owned the shop. Nieves escorted Thornhill out, after which Thornhill returned and shot Nieves in the head at close range, killing him instantly.

After the shooting Thornhill reportedly pointed his gun at other patrons before several people tackled and disarmed him. Police arrived and arrested Thornhill; he was booked on first-degree premeditated murder and five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with the murder charge held without bond and a $10,000 bond on the other counts. Nieves, who had moved from Puerto Rico and owned two barbershops, was remembered by family and the community as kind-hearted and helpful.

Does anyone have memories of Nieves or information about that day that could add detail to what happened?