Contondre Bryant was 18 and a student at Wekiva High School when he was shot and killed on March 21, 2016. The afternoon shooting happened near St. Elizabeth Church of God by Faith on Old Apopka Road; between 30 and 40 people were in the area when gunfire broke out about 2:35 p.m. Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to multiple 911 calls and found Bryant with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and later died.

Bryant hoped to play college basketball and had dreams of reaching the NBA. His girlfriend, Brianna Mcfarland, was pregnant at the time and described him as loving and caring. A prayer vigil drew members of the community, but despite many witnesses being nearby, investigators reported difficulty getting people to share information. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

If anyone saw what happened that afternoon or has information that could help, please come forward.