Police Seek More Info on Winter Park's First Homicide in Years

A man was found with a gunshot wound on Railroad Avenue on Feb. 17 and died after he was transported to a hospital

Feb. 25, 2026

By Beth Kassab

Winter Park Police say an individual “involved in the shooting” of an 18-year-old man in Winter Park last week has come forward, though no arrests have been made as police continue the investigation.

Police responded to a call about the sound of gunshots on Feb. 17 at about 2 a.m. and found the victim, J’Vion Raishon Giorgio May-Taylor, with a gunshot wound on Railroad Avenue, on the far west side of the Winter Park Nine Golf Course near the corner of Pennsylvania and Webster avenues. May-Taylor was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

Police Chief Tim Volkerson said the homicide is the city’s first in at least four years.

Police are still seeking help from anyone who may have information about what happened. If you have any information, you can remain anonymous and call CRIMELIME at 1800-423-TIPS (8477) or provide an online tip at www.crimeline.org

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