Suspect arrested in Frank’s Place shooting

The man accused of carrying out the shooting Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Frank’s Place bar in Ocoee has been arrested, according to Ocoee Police Deputy Chief Steve McCosker.

Lathan Jeen Yee, 39, turned himself in to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Oct. 15, according to Yee’s arrest report.

Ocoee Police issued an arrest warrant for attempted second-degree murder for Yee Friday, Oct. 12, according to a press release.

Officers responded to Frank’s, 146 N. Clarke Road, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year old male victim with a gunshot wound on his foot. The victim was transported to Health Central Hospital, where he spoke with officers, the release states.

“The victim advised he was approached by an unknown suspect and offered a shot of alcohol,” the release states. “The victim refused the shot, and an argument ensued. The victim and suspect agreed to take the argument outside of the bar. Once outside the bar, the suspect pulled a firearm and began to shoot at the victim.”