Third man arrested in 2022 Greenacres-area homicide

Mivenson Hero, 26, charged with first-degree murder in drug deal gone wrong

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:14am

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A 26-year-old Delray Beach man named Mivenson Hero has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a 2022 homicide in the Greenacres area of Palm Beach County, Florida. Hero is the third person to be arrested for the killing, which occurred during a drug deal gone bad.

Why it matters

This arrest is the latest development in an ongoing investigation into a violent crime that took place in the Greenacres community, an area that has seen its share of drug-related incidents and property crimes in recent years. The case highlights the dangers of the illegal drug trade and the potential for such transactions to escalate into deadly violence.

The details

According to authorities, Hero is accused of firing the gun that killed a 20-year-old man during a drug deal in 2022. He has now been taken into custody and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on charges of first-degree murder.

  • The homicide occurred in 2022 in the Greenacres area of Palm Beach County, Florida.
  • Mivenson Hero was arrested and charged with first-degree murder on April 6, 2026.

The players

Mivenson Hero

A 26-year-old resident of Delray Beach, Florida who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a 2022 homicide in the Greenacres area.

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What’s next

Authorities have not provided any details on when Hero's trial may take place or what his potential sentence could be if convicted.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating drug-related violence in certain communities, and the tragic consequences that can result when such illicit transactions turn deadly.