Sanford, FL — A tragic shooting in Sanford on Saturday afternoon left one person dead and another injured, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Police said they were called to the area of 14th Street and Mangoustine Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. for reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found 22-year-old La-Don Ja’Quan Williams suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Williams was rushed to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, authorities confirmed.
A second person later arrived at a local hospital with a minor injury related to the shooting. Police have not released that individual’s name or any details about what may have led to the gunfire.
Investigators are treating the incident as a homicide and are asking for the community’s help in piecing together what happened.
“We need anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward. Even the smallest detail could help bring answers to this young man’s family,” investigators said.
The Sanford Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact them directly or reach out to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimeline.org.
All calls to Crimeline remain anonymous, and a cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to solving the case.
Police continue to investigate the deadly shooting as the Sanford community mourns the loss of La-Don Ja’Quan Williams, whose life was tragically cut short at just 22 years old.