Loleta Michele Young, 62, was shot and killed outside a home in Orlando on August 27, 2022. Deputies responding to a report of a shooting in the area of 42nd Street and Nashville Avenue found Young lying in front of the residence with a gunshot wound; she was taken to a hospital and later died. Initial reports said the circumstances leading to the shooting were not immediately clear.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and offered a CrimeLine reward of up to $5,000 for information. No immediate arrests were announced at the scene, but on October 26, 2022 deputies arrested 29-year-old Tasmine Shawaun Boatwright and charged him with second-degree murder; the warrant described his alleged involvement. The motive has not been disclosed.

If anyone knew Loleta, saw activity in that neighborhood on August 27, 2022, or has information that could clarify what happened, please come forward.