Winter Park shooting update: Person involved comes forward, police say

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A person in connection to a shooting in Winter Park last week has come forward, police reported. 

What we know:

On Feb. 17, the Winter Park Police Department responded to the 600 block of Railroad Avenue after gunshots were reported in the area. Officers arrived, finding a man – identified as J’Vion Raishon Giorgio May-Taylor, 18 – on the ground who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital where he died, police said. 

The department asked for public assistance in gathering information regarding the incident. 

On Feb. 24, the department announced a person involved in the shooting came forward. 

What's next:

Winter Park Police continue to seek information from any witnesses of the incident. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Winter Park Police at 407-644-1313 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). 

The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Winter Park Police Department. 

Crime and Public Safety