OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A Kissimmee man accused of firing celebratory gunshots on New Year’s Day, resulting in the death of a woman, will remain in custody after a judge denied his request for bond during a hearing on Thursday.
Carlos Tejada, 44, faces a charge of manslaughter by culpable negligence in connection with the death of 56-year-old Carmen Ochoa. The tragic incident occurred just minutes into the new year when Ochoa was struck by a stray bullet while standing in the screened pool area of her home, across a retention pond from Tejada’s backyard.
Investigators said Tejada was firing multiple guns in celebration of the holiday when a stray bullet traveled over 100 yards, hitting Ochoa, who was enjoying fireworks with her daughters…