Jose Salvador Serrano was attacked outside his Winter Garden apartment on May 12, 2007. The assault occurred at the Winter Garden Village Apartments on South Park Avenue in the early hours; at about 1:44 a.m. Serrano managed to stumble into his apartment and collapse. Roommates called 911 and he was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Investigators determined Serrano’s death was a homicide but were unable to identify suspects or witnesses. Despite repeated public appeals, the case has remained open with few leads to bring justice for his family. If anyone remembers seeing activity near Winter Garden Village Apartments around that time or has information about the attack, please come forward.