Jose Altamirano was 17 and from Orlando, Florida, when he was found with fatal injuries on November 23, 2014. Initial reports described the death as the result of a violent crime and prompted a criminal investigation.

Witnesses said an altercation occurred before Jose’s death and reported seeing a group of individuals flee the scene, leading investigators to consider the possibility of multiple suspects. Detectives focused on gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct what happened.

Several people were identified for questioning and police made arrests connected to the case. The suspects faced charges including aggravated assault and homicide, and the matter moved into the court system. What more is known by anyone who knew Jose or who witnessed the events that day?