Police say the victim was found with gunshot wounds and later died at a hospital.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A 35-year-old man died after being shot late Sunday night in Orlando’s Washington Shores neighborhood, where police responded to reports of gunfire and found the victim suffering from critical injuries.
The killing adds to ongoing concerns about violent crime in parts of the city as investigators work to determine what led to the shooting. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and the case remains open as detectives search for witnesses and possible suspects.
Officers with the Orlando Police Department were called to the area of Bethune Drive near Columbia Street shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man later identified as Edwin Collazo with gunshot wounds. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he died, according to police.
Investigators said the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m., though details about what led up to the gunfire remain unclear. Police have not said whether the victim knew the shooter or if the incident stemmed from an argument or another dispute. Authorities also have not released information about a suspect or suspects.
By early Monday morning, the area remained an active crime scene as officers and detectives worked through the night. About 10 police vehicles were seen at the scene, with investigators marking evidence and canvassing the neighborhood. Residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots, though police have not confirmed how many shots were fired.
Washington Shores, a residential neighborhood west of downtown Orlando, has seen previous incidents of gun violence, though officials have not linked this shooting to any prior cases. Detectives are reviewing available surveillance footage and asking anyone with information to come forward as they piece together a timeline of events.
No additional victims were reported, and police have not indicated any ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have also not said whether the shooting was targeted or random, leaving key questions unanswered as the investigation continues.
Police officials said they are following leads and will release more information once it becomes available. As of Monday, no suspect description had been made public, and no arrests had been announced.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
The investigation remains active, with updates expected as detectives work to determine what happened and who may be responsible.
As of the latest update, the case remains unsolved, and police have not announced a timeline for when additional details may be released.
Author note: Last updated April 8, 2026.