Florida Man Kills Neighbor Over Loud Music in Orange County
Following a week-long investigation, Michael Thrasher, 32, was arrested for the fatal shooting of his neighbor, 38-year-old Arnold Rapatalo, at an Orange County apartment complex. The incident occurred after a dispute over loud music and noise, escalating when Thrasher attempted to force entry into Rapatalo’s apartment. Surveillance video reportedly captured the confrontation, showing a physical altercation followed by Thrasher shooting Rapatalo in the chest. Thrasher is now facing charges of first-degree murder (engaged in burglary) and armed burglary of an occupied dwelling with battery.
John Q. Hosedrinker