A case of mistaken identity resulted in a deadly shooting in Florida on Sunday morning, authorities stated.
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Akeem Moore, a minister at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, was shot while seated in a car next to his girlfriend, Loren Wilder.
According to West Palm Beach Police, the couple had just returned home from a date when Hugh Milner, the ex-boyfriend of Wilder's older sister, Shavon Wilder, pulled up beside them and began shouting expletives.
Milner allegedly pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the car, according to the criminal complaint. Moore rolled down his window and yelled, "Hey man, this [is] not Shavon," the probable cause affidavit read.
When Moore attempted to drive off, Milner opened fire, damaging the vehicle and striking Moore, police said.
Despite his fresh wounds, Moore managed to drive himself and his girlfriend to a nearby fire station and call the police.
"Wilder advised that she was in fear of losing Moore, and in fear of losing her sister, because she believed that Milner came to their residence with the intent to kill Shavon," the probable cause affidavit said.
"Wilder further stated that because Milner confused her and Shavon, she was in fear of losing her own life when Milner began shooting into the vehicle," the probable cause affidavit added.
Moore died at the hospital later Sunday morning.
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"Akeem should be remembered as a hero even after being shot. He acted selflessly and courageously," said West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo. "His death is a heartbreaking loss. We recognize the profound pain this tragedy has caused throughout our community."
Milner is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and shooting into an occupied vehicle.
He is being held without bond at the Palm Beach County Jail.
Family members described Moore as a selfless person with a community-first mindset.
He served at Mount Calvary Baptist Church as the minister of worship.
"I want him to be remembered not how he died but how he lived. He lived a good life. He lived a life according to the will of God," said Meloyde Webb, Moore's aunt.
"Lives will be changed because of his living," said Moore's uncle Willie J. Webb Sr., per CBS 12. "His life was not in vain."
