Derrick Leroy Hair, aged 42, was tragically shot and killed on February 13, 2014, in Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred behind a building on the 800 block of Jackson Street around 9 a.m. Hair was found with gunshot wounds, and the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately investigated by the Orlando Police Department. Witnesses reported that the shooting happened during an attempted robbery linked to a drug deal.
The suspect, Dominic Fabrece Bolden, was identified and later apprehended by the authorities.
Bolden, a 25-year-old convicted felon, faced multiple charges including first-degree murder, attempted home-invasion robbery, and possession of a firearm by a felon. According to the police affidavit, Bolden opened fire on Hair during the robbery attempt and fled the scene. He was captured shortly after the incident and held in the Orange County Jail without bail. Bolden's criminal history included previous convictions for fleeing law enforcement, which added to the severity of the charges against him.
The legal proceedings following Hair's death were extensive. Bolden's case went through various stages in the Orange County Courts, with multiple hearings and motions filed. The court documents reveal a series of pre-trial conferences, motions to quash capias, and notices of supplemental discovery. Ultimately, the case against Bolden was disposed of, with the final disposition recorded as "Nolle Prosequi," indicating that the prosecution decided not to pursue the charges further.
Hair's death and the subsequent legal battles highlight the complexities and challenges of the criminal justice system in dealing with violent crimes. The case drew attention to issues such as the dangers of drug-related activities and the impact of repeat offenders on community safety. Despite the resolution of the legal case, the tragic loss of Derrick Leroy Hair remains a somber reminder of the consequences of violence and crime.
