Investigators: Man shot roommate after argument over missing garbage can

Murder suspect Alfredo Bless appeared in court in Palm Beach County on Tuesday. He’s accused of shooting and killing his roommate Evan Schottenheimer in front of their home on Eadie Place on Monday. A witness told investigators the argument began over a missing garbage can.Bless was arrested at 1 a.m. and charged with second-degree murder. In court on Tuesday, a judge denied him bond; the state said he has a violent history, including aggravated assault and battery.Investigators with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spoke to a witness whose identity they are protecting. The witness told them the roommates began arguing over Bless’ missing garbage can. The witness said the fight escalated, and as Schottenheimer began to walk out of the house, Bless shot and killed him. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Sheriff’s Office found video of the argument that supports the witness’s story.

Murder suspect Alfredo Bless appeared in court in Palm Beach County on Tuesday.

He’s accused of shooting and killing his roommate Evan Schottenheimer in front of their home on Eadie Place on Monday.


A witness told investigators the argument began over a missing garbage can.



Bless was arrested at 1 a.m. and charged with second-degree murder.

In court on Tuesday, a judge denied him bond; the state said he has a violent history, including aggravated assault and battery.

Investigators with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spoke to a witness whose identity they are protecting.

The witness told them the roommates began arguing over Bless’ missing garbage can.

The witness said the fight escalated, and as Schottenheimer began to walk out of the house, Bless shot and killed him.

According to the probable cause affidavit, the Sheriff’s Office found video of the argument that supports the witness’s story.