Orlando's first homicide of 2019 takes the life of a 16-year-old

ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Police are investigating Orlando's first homicide of the year. 

The Orlando Police Department says that on January 2nd, at about 11:44 a.m., units responded to Polk Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a male on scene, who was later pronounced deceased. 

Police say that the victim has since been identified as 16-year-old Denim Williams.