Tenant shoots and kills landlord during argument about eviction, Florida police say
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A man accused of shooting and killing his landlord during an eviction argument was arrested after a manhunt, police in Florida said..
Officers responded to a home just before 11 a.m. on July 21 and found Cliff Perard, 38, shot to death in the backyard, according to a news release from the Sanford Police Department. A second person had also been shot and was taken to a hospital.
Andre Crist, 51, who had been living in the home as a tenant, is accused of shooting Perard and the second victim before fleeing,according to the news release. He’s considered armed and dangerous, the release says.
Crist was later arrested without incident, Sanford police said in an updated Facebook post.
Perard was trying to evict Crist from the home, and the two were arguing at the time of the shooting, the release says.
Sanford is about 25 miles north of Orlando.
Crist is facing charges of first-degree homicide and attempted homicide, according to the release.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 800 423-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org. Those who submit tips that lead to solving homicide cases are eligible for rewards of up to $5,000, according to police.
This story was originally published July 21, 2022 at 6:11 PM with the headline "Tenant shoots and kills landlord during argument about eviction, Florida police say."