Torence Simpson, 47, of Arcadia, Florida, was shot multiple times and died on April 21, 2021, near SW Hendry Street and Seaboard Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office reports the shooter’s identity is unknown and detectives continue to seek leads.

Authorities have urged the public to come forward and have offered a cash reward for tips that could lead to an arrest. No arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved. Friends and family remember Simpson as a kind and caring individual; the community has been left seeking answers and justice.

If anyone has information about that night or saw anything near SW Hendry Street and Seaboard Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on April 21, 2021, please contact the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.