Oviedo man charged after shooting girlfriend in head during dispute

Edwin Candelario was arrested in Oviedo, Florida, following a shooting that police say occurred during an argument with his girlfriend.

Oviedo Police Department records state that officers responded to a call regarding a shooting on Laurel Oaks Court on Tuesday night, November 3. Investigators reported that Candelario and his girlfriend were arguing. As the woman walked away from him, Candelario fired a gun, striking her in the back of the head. The victim’s children were present in the home at the time of the incident.

Emergency services treated the woman on site and transported her to a hospital for further care. The arrest report notes that the victim provided a statement and is expected to survive her injuries. Candelario was taken into custody at the scene. Police have not yet released details regarding the specific cause of the argument.

Charges against Candelario include attempted homicide, aggravated assault, kidnapping, battery, firing a weapon on residential property, and trespassing. He is currently being held at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility on a $9,000 bond.

His first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m.