Djavan S. Gayden, 26, was found suffering from a gunshot wound on a sidewalk on West Jefferson Street in Orlando at about 2:48 a.m. on September 22, 2018. Officers from the Orlando Police Department rendered aid, but Gayden was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was recorded as the city’s 37th homicide that year.

Homicide detectives have not released information about a motive or identified suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The Orlando Police Department increased downtown patrols following the shooting and offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. The community reacted with shock and concern over rising violence.

If anyone has information that could help investigators, please contact the Orlando Police Department.