The Orlando Police Department is again asking the public for help to identify a man wanted in connection with a homicide that took place earlier this Summer.
In a social media post made on Tuesday, OPD indicated that detectives are still investigating a homicide that took place in downtown Orlando on the morning of July 8, 2023.
Since the incident, OPD has released surveillance video showing the man wanted for questioning in connection with the homicide of the individual with whom he was seen riding around downtown.
According to OPD, the man featured in the video was seen with the homicide victim between 7:15 a.m. and 7:25 a.m.
On the day in question, OPD officers responded to the area of Summerlin Avenue and Palmer Street in reference to a vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they located a deceased man with injuries that were not consistent with the crash.
The man, who has not been identified by police, was pronounced deceased and the incident was declared a homicide a short time thereafter.
Police previously indicated that the victim traveled across the following route and streets that morning:
Detectives are looking to speak with the other man in the vehicle to question him in regards to the homicide.
No additional information was provided regarding the identity of the victim or details surrounding how he died.
If you have any information about this homicide or the individual in question, please contact the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Tips are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.