George Samuels III, 46, died after a Sunday night shooting on April 7, 2024, in the 1000 block of 24th Street in Orange County. Deputies arrived shortly before 10 p.m., found Samuels with gunshot wounds and he was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was known as FYE and was born February 13, 1978, to Lavern Robinson and George Samuels; he was a lifelong Central Florida resident and credited with community contributions.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an active investigation. Crime scene technicians were seen collecting evidence near the scene early Monday morning. No suspects, motives, arrests, or charges have been released and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew George or has information about the shooting, please contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.