Deputies ID man shot, killed in Orange County; $5K reward offered for information

Shooting happened in 2100 block of Americana Blvd

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – A man in his 20s is dead after a shooting in Orange County Tuesday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the shooting in the 2100 block of Americana Blvd. at 2:30 p.m. and found the victim, later identified as Kyle D’Jireh Mote, 21.

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Mote was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office.

Crimeline on Wednesday issued a bulletin calling for information in the fatal shooting, offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest in Mote’s death.

Those with information were urged to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477.

No other information is available. Check back here for updates.


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