Last week, Orlando Police Department Downtown Bike officers responded to a disturbance in the area of 135 W. Central Blvd. The victim, a male in his fifties, was severely beaten and stomped on, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. Violent Crimes detectives obtained surveillance images of the area of the incident that led to a possible suspect.
Through their investigative efforts, Violent Crimes detectives apprehended the suspect and identified him as Christopher Blue. While being interviewed, Blue confessed to stomping the victim’s head several times. He has since been charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder. The victim remains in the hospital in critical condition.
“Great job by our Criminal Investigations Division in apprehending this violent individual,” OPD said.
With local crime, guns, violence and drugs all remaining problems around Orlando and downtown under Mayor Buddy Dyer, OPD reminds all residents to remember, “See Something, Say Something” by calling Crimeline or 9-1-1.
You can call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) where your information will be taken in strictest confidence. Your identity will be protected and you will never have to give your name. You will be given a confidential tip code number. Tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000. All tips eligible for a reward are paid to tipsters using an anonymous process. Remember, if you witness a crime in progress, you should call 911.
