Murder charges dropped against suspect in 2017 Subway shooting due to 'missing witness'

A man charged with murder, accused of shooting a son trying to protect his mother, has had his charges dismissed.

Jeffrey Archangel had been charged with capital murder accused of shooting Javier Flores in 2017.

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Flores was working at a Subway with his mother on Broadway when police say archangel and another man tried to rob the store.

Flores was defending his mother when he was shot and killed.

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According to court documents, charges against Archangel were dropped because of a "missing witness."

It's not clear if prosecutors plan to re-file the case.