Reward offered for info in death of woman, 19, found shot in car in Orange County

Raniyah A’shanti Gandy found at The Park at Highgate

ORLANDO, Fla. – A reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman in Orange County.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday a reward up to $5,000 is being offered for any information that can lead to an arrest. Deputies responded to The Park at Highgate on North Powers Drive near Silver Star Road around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.

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The sheriff’s office said Raniyah A’shanti Gandy was found critically injured in her vehicle. Gandy was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, deputies said.

Sheriff’s officials said it was likely shots were fired from a vehicle.

Video from the scene showed bullet holes in the driver-side window of a car, with dozens of evidence markers nearby. Information about the suspected shooter and vehicle has not been released.

R. Keith Hicks, pastor of Orlando West Ministries across from the apartments, said his “heart was sad” for the family because “this type of tragedy that’s unexpected leaves the family reeling.”

“There’s nothing really to be said that’s gonna console a family for an untimely death or a tragedy such as this, but when you have people that can wrap their loving arms around and be there for you, that’s what I want the family to know,” Hicks said. “As a ministry, as a church, if they need us: we’re here.”

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


About the Author:

Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday.

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