Father of 5 shot, killed on Orlando railroad tracks, police say

Reward offered for information about killer

Mike Mells.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 52-year-old father of five was shot and killed Saturday night on some railroad tracks in Orlando, police said.

Orlando police on Monday identified the victim as Mike Mells.

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Police said a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information about the person who killed Mells.

"Mike was well-known and never caused trouble for anyone in the neighborhood," police said. "Please help us keep the community safe and get justice for Mike’s five sons."

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

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