SANFORD, Fla. – A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on homicide charges in the shooting death of another woman in Sanford, police said.
Savon Chantay Tyler was arrested in the shooting, which happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 1771 Travertine Terrace in the Greystone Townhomes.
Recommended Videos
Sanford police said officers were called to the area and found Lauren Ashley Martin, 34, lying in the roadway and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Martin was taken to a hospital and later died, police said.
According to police, an investigation determined that Martin drove to Tyler’s home regarding an ongoing argument. The altercation became physical and Tyler shot Lauren multiple times, police said.
“Investigators are aware that this incident was livestreamed on social media and they are in possession of the livestream videos,” police said in a statement.
Tyler was taken into custody without incident and will be charged with one count of first-degree homicide.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident.
“Today, a family is mourning the loss of a loved one because someone chose to resolve a disagreement with violence,” Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said. “What started the argument between these two won’t be remembered, but the loss of Lauren will forever be with her family and friends. There are choices other than violence.”
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org. Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous, and tips to Crimeline that lead to solving homicide cases are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: