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Reward offered for information in murder near downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police are asking for help solving a murder near downtown Orlando on Oct. 9.

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Officers were called to the 600 block of Lexington Avenue just before 10 p.m. after someone reported a man lying in the street.

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Read: Police investigating after man found dead near downtown Orlando

When police arrived, they found an adult male on the roadway, dead.

At the time, detectives did not release the name of the victim or how he died.

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On Tuesday, Orlando police announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information that helps them identify two people whom they believe may have information on the murder.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at crimeline.org or by texting **8477.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.