LOVE TRIANGLE TURNS DEADLY in Pine Hills (32808) : Florida Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend’s Ex Helping With Car – ACTIVE INVESTIGATION

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Pine Hills (32808) – A quiet residential block in Orange County, Florida erupted into chaos this week when a man allegedly gunned down his girlfriend’s ex-partner—the father of her children—while the victim was simply helping her fix a car in the driveway, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Credit: @OrlandoWatch
Credit: @OrlandoWatch

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Samuel Rivas was shot multiple times by Terrell Owens, 29, outside a home near the Pine Hills neighborhood Sunday evening. Investigators say Owens arrived unannounced, saw Rivas with his ex-girlfriend, and opened fire in a fit of jealousy and rage.

Key Facts

  • BREAKING: Man fatally shot ex-boyfriend of girlfriend in Orange County driveway

  • IMPACT: One man dead; children witnessed part of incident

  • OFFICIAL SOURCE: “He came with the intent to kill.” – Sheriff John Mina

  • ACTION: Residents urged to report domestic tensions before they escalate

“This appears to be a tragic and entirely preventable act of domestic-related violence,” said Sheriff John Mina. “The victim was doing nothing wrong—just trying to help.”

The woman, who is reportedly the mother of Rivas’ two young children, was unharmed but traumatized. Neighbors say the scene quickly turned chaotic, with screaming, children crying, and multiple 911 calls.

Hyperlocal Impact

  1. Precise Location:
    Pine Hills (32808) – Near the intersection of Pine Hills Rd and Silver Star Rd

  2. Community Connection:
    “This street has always been quiet—until now. It’s heartbreaking.”
    Latasha Greene, nearby resident

Owens fled but was captured within hours. He now faces first-degree murder charges, and officials have labeled the killing “premeditated.”

The incident has left the local community shaken and raised serious questions about domestic violence dynamics and police response times.

Exclusive Angle

  • WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
    This is the fourth domestic violence-related homicide in Orange County in the past 60 days, according to court records. Advocacy groups are demanding better protective measures for co-parenting arrangements and early signs of abusive jealousy.

Crisis Response

  • IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
    » Harbor House of Central Florida: (407) 886-2856 / harborhousefl.com
    » Victim Services Helpline: (407) 246-4357

  • OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
    “If someone you know is showing obsessive behavior, don’t wait—seek help.”
    Marisol Perez, Director, Orange County Victim Assistance Office

Update Log

  • 7:12 PM: Owens charged with first-degree murder, held without bail

  • 6:45 PM: Victim pronounced dead on scene by EMS

  • 5:58 PM: 911 calls flood dispatch; multiple witnesses report hearing “yelling, then shots”

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