# Store owner charged with running over 14-year-old boy

> Florida store owner accused of chasing and running over 14-year-old boy he believed burgled his store.
- Title: Store owner charged with running over 14-year-old boy
- Summary: Florida store owner accused of chasing and running over 14-year-old boy he believed burgled his store. 32-year-old Kavan Vishnubhai Patel faces second-degree…
- Keywords: kavan vishnubhai patel, hunter russey, west melbourne police, second-degree murder, burglary, e-bike, convenience store, news, local, Store, owner, charged
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/20/store-owner-accused-chasing-down-running-over-14-year-old-boy-he-suspected-burglary
- Published: 2026-10-20T10:14:09.073+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kavan vishnubhai patel, hunter russey, west melbourne police, second-degree murder, burglary, e-bike, convenience store, news, local
## Store owner accused
Florida store owner faces second-degree murder charge after allegedly chasing down and hitting 14-year-old boy on e-bike.
## Victim's condition
14-year-old Hunter Russey died after being found unresponsive in a ditch following the crash.
## Alleged reason for chase
Patel claimed he chased Hunter because he believed the boy burgled his convenience store.
## Chase details
Patel allegedly hit Hunter at 30 mph while chasing him on e-bike, knocking him off vehicle.
## Aftermath
Hunter was left on road without help, found an hour later after police arrived.
## Key takeaway

32-year-old Kavan Vishnubhai Patel faces second-degree murder charge after allegedly chasing down and hitting 14-year-old Hunter Russey on e-bike.