A security guard was shot and killed at an apartment complex on Saturday night, Orlando police said.
Police were called to the Sabal Palm Apartments at 6185 Raleigh Street, in the Metrowest area around 11:30 p.m.
Investigators, upon arrival, found a man lying on the ground near the car wash area in the complex. The man, identified as a security guard for the complex, had been shot, police said.
Police have not released the identity of the security guard and very little regarding the investigation.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crimeline at # 1-800-423-TIPS. Persons could be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
This could have been prevented, management was warned of security officer’s hostile attitude, putting his foot down personality. He sure was dedicated to his job, but not smart to make the right decision, like not being careful to whom he confronted, I know, because I worked with the guy, On many occasions I did advised him to be diplomatic and careful on how to execute security enforcement, “not to make friends, but don’t make enemies, “you work alone at night in an unsavory area & that we are in the perfect situation for being ambushed”. I am not blaming my fellow officer, though he was dedicated, but not well informed about the seriousness of this kind of discipline we must acquire, but the lack of training and negligence by owner/management, because he was informed, by me. he should be questioned, he should take his responsibility for his part for not reevaluating his employees. I quite some time ago because the owner himself has a I don’t give a F@%k attitude. I don’t & won’t work with anyone with that kind of low professionalism, no one should either. One security officer for one site is a dumb excuse for saving money its irresponsible and careless. but it makes sense to a greedy bunch. It’s not the officers fault. arrest the murderer and fine the those who were irresponsible and careless. this goes to all who are the job still alive its just a matter of time. When out of the dark, jumps out, a scum bag that knows where you stand, and you, the security officer don’t have a clue where they’re hiding. not all the bullet proof vests or 9mm will be affective. only one of you and many of them, they see you, you wont see them if they want you they will have you. police have an advantage, vehicle, they are mobil, better training, 100% back up, trained in decision making, and a bunch of other thing we are short of like resources we cant afford, but maybe if those greedy bums were serious about security as well to those who provide security services, would probably do a better job if there were massive improvement, like the poor security officer have a better chance to go home.
My heart and sympathy goes to him and his family. He was tough and dedicated.
Is just not fair, this man was the only security guard the did his job In sable palms . He went above and beyond to keep the place safe trust me I saw him perform evry weekend . Evrey night the I will see him I was like Yeap we are safe . Now god bless his soul and my condolence for his family and friends .
Did the officer work for the apartment community directly, or did he work for a contract security company?
He was are best friend friend for over 18 years he will missed he was only doing his job his he was a good friend to us all he was always happy person and got along good with people i dont know why this happened but all i know is that they need to find who did this to allen we miss him and my children loved him my husband and i cant believe he died doing what he loved doing keeping people safe he will be missed dearly we love you our friend
this ant right he died doing his job just ant right
R.I.P. MCPHERSON PRAYERS TO YOUR WIFE..
My step father was a great man and he did not deserve to be taken for just doing his job who ever did this is a chicken shit lil punk