Florida man shoots neighbor during dispute over loud music on Christmas eve

Zachary Moncada is accused of shooting his neighbor in the back.

By Edward Era Barbacena

A Florida man allegedly shot his neighbor during a dispute over loud music on Christmas Eve, a report said.

Zachary Moncada, 31, is accused of shooting the man in the back before the victim’s relatives subdued him on the front lawn of their Boca Raton home, CBS 12 reported, citing authorities.

The victim’s family disarmed Moncada, but additional rounds were fired during the struggle before police arrived.

It wasn’t immediately clear who was playing the music.

The victim was hospitalized in stable condition.

Moncada was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Zachary Moncada on Christmas Eve near the intersection of Shady Pond Lane and Sleepy Brook Way. Records show deputies booked him at about 11:20 p.m.

Aside from the premeditated first-degree murder charge, Moncada is also facing three counts of battery, two counts of aggravated assault and a weapon offense.