Scott Hayward, a 28-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed on October 11, 2020, in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Florida. Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call on the 4100 block of Singing Creek Lane shortly after noon. Upon arrival, they found Hayward with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation did not immediately reveal the identity of the gunman, prompting a call for anyone with information to contact Crimeline.
The investigation into Scott Hayward's death led to significant developments over the following months. On April 27, 2021, Pedro Bernabe was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing. The court ordered his arrest affidavit sealed for three months due to the ongoing investigation. Later, on July 29, 2021, Edwin Morges-Fernandez, a 36-year-old man from Orlando, was also arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm. Investigators linked Morges-Fernandez to the fatal shooting, indicating that he and another man were involved in the crime. The details of Morges-Fernandez’s involvement were not immediately available, and the investigation continued to determine if there were additional suspects.
Further developments occurred on September 17, 2021, when Carlos Guzman, 31, was arrested in Volusia County on a warrant for first-degree murder with a firearm. Guzman was implicated in the shooting death of Scott Hayward during an alleged drug deal. Hayward was found shot multiple times in the driver’s seat of his vehicle outside an apartment complex on Singing Creek Lane. The arrests of Bernabe, Morges-Fernandez, and Guzman highlighted the complexity of the case and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice.
The tragic death of Scott Hayward, a young man whose life was cut short, underscores the impact of violent crime on communities. The arrests and charges brought against the suspects reflect the diligent work of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in pursuing justice for Hayward and his family. The case remains a poignant reminder of the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such senseless acts of violence.
