ORLANDO, Fla. – Details are still limited in a fatal shooting that involved “driver hostility” earlier this week on Colonial Drive in Orlando.
Since the incident, which happened Monday morning near the 2800 block of East Colonial Drive, Orlando police have released little information. After multiple requests, however, the department shared that no charges have been filed in the case so far.
“Investigators are thoroughly reviewing all evidence to determine the involvement of each participant in the incident,” the Orlando Police Department said in a statement. “This case is active and ongoing. At this time, the identities of those involved will not be released.”
Orlando police on Monday said the incident “involved driver hostility between two vehicles, resulting in the death of one driver.”
Jeremy Buice said he witnessed the shooting after dropping off his brother at the Home Suite Home suites.
“I watched. I watched him get shot and after that I ran over there to the scene of him because it’s right here next to my car and, first of all, my first instinct is to help, but then when I realized he was shot in the head, I couldn’t help,” Buice said.
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News 6 on Wednesday spoke to former Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón to find out where OPD might be in its investigation.
“Why do you think we haven’t still heard much?” reporter Stephanie Rodriguez asked.
“Not sure. I would imagine that by this point the investigators have obtained the right information to put them in the right direction,” Rolón said.
He added that road rage cases often involve retaliation or self-defense, and whether someone is prosecuted relies on the investigation.
“So, depending on what circumstances are or what the evidence will point to, that will ultimately lead to the decision being made by the agency and the state’s attorney’s office as to what course of action should be taken,” Rolón explained.
“What recommendations would you have for drivers if they find themselves in a hostile situation on the road?” Rodriguez asked.
“You can’t allow your emotions to basically ruin your life and that’s what often happens,” Rolón said. “Basically, someone decides that it is necessary for them to retaliate, but often it’s much easier to just step back and just let it go.”
If the situation escalates to the point in which law enforcement involvement is needed, Rolón encourages people to write down as many details as possible.
“The best thing that a citizen can do is to serve as a great witness to a situation. Getting a license tag number, possibly getting a description of a person who is driving the vehicle,” he said.
