OCOEE, Fla. – Ocoee police have identified a man found dead behind an apartment building within Advenir at The Oaks after a shooting was reported there early Sunday, according to a news release.
Police identified the man as 19-year-old Amaurio Sledge.
Sledge was found fatally shot on Sunday morning around 1:45 a.m. at the apartment complex, located along Old Winter Garden Road between Blackwood and South Bluford avenues.
A dark vehicle with several occupants was seen leaving the area around that time, police said, adding the building that the man was found behind was located toward the back of the complex.
No arrests have been made at the time of this report and no further suspect information was provided.
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Ocoee police are still investigating.
HELP US CATCH A KILLER: Do you have information on the August 6th homicide of Amaurio Sledge??
— Ocoee Police (@OcoeePD) August 12, 2023
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Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to contact the Ocoee Police Department at 407-905-3160.
On Saturday, Ocoee police announced that anyone with information regarding the shooting can be eligible for an award for up to $5,000 calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
The department reminded the public that tips to Crimeline that lead to an arrest in a homicide case are eligible for a cash reward.
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