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Reward offered to find whoever shot, killed man near Apopka

Deputies IDed victim as Albert Gonzalez, Jr., 36

Thomas Mates, Digital Storyteller

Published: May 31, 2022, 2:24 PM

Tags: Orange County, Apopka, Crime, Gun Violence

APOPKA, Fla. – A reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever shot and killed a man near Apopka on Friday.

Crimeline is offering a $5,000 reward to help catch the killer of Albert Gonzalez, Jr., 36.

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The man was shot at a mobile home part located at 606 E. 13th St., according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office,

Gonzalez was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Investigators have not said what led up to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

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About the Author:

Thomas Mates

Thomas Mates is a digital storyteller for News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. He also produces the podcast Florida Foodie. Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010.