OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, an Osceola County grand jury formally indicted Christopher Garrett, 31, for First Degree Murder (with a Firearm) for shooting and killing a man at a hookah lounge.

On Nov. 14, 2023, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting at Lungo Lounge in the 3200 block of Vineland Road in Kissimmee. A gunman shot the victim, Joshua Mitchell, before fleeing the scene. Mr. Mitchell collapsed from the gunshot wound a short time later. Medical personnel transported him to a local hospital but he died shortly after arriving.

Through an investigative, Osceola County detectives determined Garrett was the prime suspect. Detectives issued a warrant for his arrest. He was located in Ohio and law enforcement took him into custody. He was extradited back to Osceola County earlier this year.

On Nov. 6, the State presented sufficient evidence to a grand jury to secure an indictment against Garrett for First Degree Murder (with a Firearm).

Please check the Osceola County Clerk of Court’s website for the latest updates on court hearings.

We are unable to provide additional information about the case at this time.

An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.