Jestin Lane McMurphy, 21, was shot and later died on March 14, 2023, in Winter Garden, Florida. Police responded about 6:20 p.m. to reports of shots fired near Klondike Street off 9th Street and found McMurphy lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound; he was taken to a local hospital and succumbed to his injuries. Authorities say the shooting is believed to stem from a disturbance earlier that day, though officials have not provided specifics about that disturbance.

McMurphy was born December 27, 2001, in Orlando to Jacob McMurphy Sr. and Amanda Wright. He had been living in the Florida Panhandle since October 2020 after moving from Northeast Georgia. Described as a Christian who loved music, fishing and swimming, he worked locally in construction and was much loved by family and friends. Investigators are pursuing several leads and are asking anyone with information to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS or Detective Kevin Burger at 407-656-3636.

If anyone knew Jestin or has information about the disturbance that day, please come forward to assist the investigation.