‘Kid has been passed out. It's bad,' 911 calls released in Winter Park teen's death

WINTER PARK, Fla. — The Winter Park Police Department released 911 calls Friday afternoon of the night a 15-year-old teen was found unconscious in Central Park.

“There’s some kid been passed out for, I don’t know how long. It’s bad,” a caller said.

Roger Trindade was found unconscious Saturday night. At first, it was thought he had been beaten to death, but authorities have not yet released an exact cause and the Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday that it could take several weeks to release a conclusive finding.

"The results of the autopsy, including the cause and manner of death, will be pending further analysis and toxicology testing," the office said in a statement.

Another person who called 911 Saturday said kids “had been fighting and one was on the ground.”

A physician who was near the park responded and told dispatchers that Trindade was not responsive, but had a pulse.

A memorial was created in Winter Park at the site where Trindade was found unconscious Saturday.

Witness says Trindade was punched in the temple while still on the ground from 1st punch. Friend was reportedly punched too #wftv

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Details about what happened to the victim have evolved and caused more confusion since the investigation started.

The first report sent out by police on Monday had the incident involving Trindade listed as "felony battery." Most of the report was redacted, but it described the teens using their hands, feet and fist in the fight.

Later, Eyewitness News obtained information that a witness from a Maitland Middle School told his attorney that his friend sprayed Trindade with skunk spray. Trindade and his friend then chased the pair, the witness said. The witness called other friends, and four to six boys showed up, the witness said.

According to the statement, a boy punched Trindade, knocking him down.

The witness told an attorney that another boy then punched Trindade on his temple while he was on the ground.

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The Winter Park Police Chief said Wednesday in a statement that "There were no physical signs of injury inflicted on Roger Trindade."

WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer said possible charges all depend on the results of the autopsy, but he said it won’t be easy for the prosecution.

“Certainly the defense attorney is going to argue, ‘Wait a minute, it wasn’t my client’s blows that led to the death of this child,’” said Sheaffer.

Trindade was taken off life support Monday.

"I don't think he had a mean bone in his body. He was just nice to everyone that he met and he was just very sweet and happy. He was a really happy kid," said Trindade’s friend, Joao Faya.

Photos: Loved ones create memorial for teen beaten in Winter Park

The principal at Winter Park High School sent a voice message to parents, letting them know that grief counselors will be available for students.

“The tragedy that occurred in the community leading to our student’s death leaves us all with many questions, and we are here to support students,” the message said.

Students are still coming to grips with Trindade’s death.

“It was shocking when we heard. I’m like, ‘That’s not the right kid. That can’t be the kid.’ And it was hard to process,” said Parker Sawyer, a friend of the victim.

Police said they have identified the people involved in the incident, but no arrests have been made.

"Roger Trindade was a good kid, (a) Winter Park High School student. (He had a) loving family. (He) certainly did not deserve this fate, and our hearts certainly go out to his family," said Winter Park Police Chief Michael Deal.

"There's a big bar scene, especially on Friday, Saturday night. It's just scary that it could happen so close and no one be there for you," said Schmidt.

Police said what happened to Trindade was an isolated incident.

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