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UPDATE#2 Mercy Drive Homicide

Arrests warrants have been obtained charging the following individuals with 2 counts of First Degree Murder and 1 count of Second Degree Murder:

Still at Large

Wanted: Alex Smart Wanted: Anthony Thomas
Alex Smart
B/M 6/26/78
Anthony Thomas
B/M 1/18/78

In Custody and at Orange County Jail
In Custody: Marcus Bernard Walker
Marcus Bernard Walker
B/M 1/6/78

Anyone with information is asked to call the Orlando Police Department or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $5000.
 


UPDATE#1
The 3rd victim of the homicide has been positively identified and the next of kin has been notified.

Victim: Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
B/M 6-14-79

Date: July 30, 2008
Time: 5:01 P.M.
Location: 1444 Mercy Drive (Palms Apartments)
Incident: Homicide

SUMMARY
On 7/30/08, at approximately 5:00 pm, patrol responded to the Palms Apartments located at 1444 Mercy Drive #177 in reference to shots fired. Upon their arrival, the officers found three male subjects unconscious and unresponsive inside the apartment. Orlando Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced all three subjects deceased at the scene.

The first victim has been positively identified as Cedric Garrett, B/M 11/20/89. The second victim has been positively identified as Carlos Patterson, B/M 2/17/92. The third victim has not been positively identified yet. When identification has been confirmed, his information will be released after next of kin has been notified.

There are multiple leads being followed up on at this time. The investigation is ongoing and any significant updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
 
Victim: Cedric Garrett Victim: Carlos Patterson
Garrett
B/M 11/20/89
Patterson
B/M 2/17/92

Anyone with information is asked to call the Orlando Police Department or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $5000.

 
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