On August 11, 2023, deputies in Orange County, Florida, responded to reports of a shooting near West Sand Lake Road and Winegard Road at about 8:45 p.m. They found two people who had been shot: 54-year-old Lawana Pinkston and a man in his 40s. Both were taken to the hospital; Lawana Pinkston was pronounced dead and the male victim was reported in critical condition.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office described the investigation as active and has not released information about suspects or the circumstances that led to the shooting. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that could help identify and apprehend those responsible. Lawana Pinkston’s death is being remembered in tributes and memorials.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477. If you knew Lawana or witnessed anything that night, can you help investigators by coming forward?