The Orlando Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened in the middle of the night at a downtown parking garage.
OPD reported that at approximately 2:13am officers responded to a shooting on the first level of a parking garage located at 2 S. Orange Ave.
One victim was located and transported by the Orlando Fire Department to an area hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
According to local police, this murder was an isolated incident and there is no current threat to the downtown Orlando area.
OPD Homicide Detectives are actively investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call OPD or report a tip anonymously to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Local crime, guns, and drugs all remain problems around Orlando and downtown under Mayor Buddy Dyer. Police remind 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.
