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Arrest made in fatal shooting of 28-year-old man in Orange County, deputies say

Lamar Alberto Mitchell III, 18, faces 2nd-degree murder charge

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – An arrest was made in the shooting death of 28-year-old man‚ according to the sheriff’s office.

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that Lamar Alberto Mitchell III, 18, was arrested at the Orange County Courthouse while he was attending a plea hearing for his arrest in May on charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and carrying a concealed firearm.

Deputies said the shooting happened on Oct. 3 at about 2:25 p.m. near the 6900 block of Silver Star Road. The sheriff’s office identified the victim as Louvens Joseph, 28.

Before the arrest, Crimeline was offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information.

This is an ongoing investigation. Click back with News 6 for updates.

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