ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police have identified a man who was murdered at a local apartment complex earlier this week, and they’re asking for help finding the killer.
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Officers responded to the Metro Place Apartments on South Kirkman Road just before 1 a.m. Monday for reports of a shooting.
They arrived to find a man with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Orlando Police Department identified the man Thursday as Nyion Izambo Ponteen.
Police haven’t released any other details on the case, citing the active nature of the homicide investigation
If identified, the suspect or suspects in the case will be charged with first-degree murder with a firearm.
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The police department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that helps lead to an arrest or otherwise helps solve the crime.
They’re asking anyone who knows what happened to Ponteen to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. Callers who use Crimeline can remain anonymous and would still be eligible for the reward.
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