Man shot, killed by friend in Winter Garden, police say

Aurielle Eady
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - A man was shot and killed by his friend in Winter Garden on Friday, authorities said.

The Winter Garden Police Department identified the victim as 32-year-old Carlos Perez.  At around 1:30 a.m., police found him on the ground of Azalea Way, dead from a gunshot wound.

<div>A man is dead following an overnight shooting on Azalea Way in Winter Garden, police said.</div>
A man is dead following an overnight shooting on Azalea Way in Winter Garden, police said.

Savion Lambert, the 21-year-old suspect, was taken into custody on scene after a brief standoff with law enforcement.

Police believe Perez and Lambert were friends with one another, though a motive for the shooting remains unknown.

<div>Savion Lambert is being charged with second-degree homicide and destruction of evidence.</div>
Savion Lambert is being charged with second-degree homicide and destruction of evidence.

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Officers said Lambert tried to conceal evidence of the shooting. The gun that was used was located nearby by officers.

Lambert is being charged with second-degree homicide and destruction of evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Dave Clarke at 407-877-4876, Crimeline at 407-423-TIPS or use the Winter Garden Police Tip411 app.