Smyley Fontaine Charles, a 22-year-old resident of the Orlando area, was fatally shot on October 10, 2023. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 1300 block of Santa Anita Street in Pine Hills, Orange County, Florida.
Charles was found suffering from gunshot wounds along with a 30-year-old woman, Shameka Candy Filidor. Both victims were taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the double fatal shooting and has appealed to the public for any information that might help identify the perpetrator.
Smyley Fontaine Charles was born on July 27, 2001, in Petionville, Haiti, to parents Esmeralda Charles and Jacques Fontaine. He moved to the United States with his mother in 2012 and was known for his academic achievements and his devotion to his family and friends. Charles enjoyed simple pleasures such as music, football, and spending time with loved ones, and he left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
As of the current date, there have been no reports of any arrests or suspects identified in connection with the shooting that resulted in the deaths of Smyley Charles and Shameka Filidor. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information from the public and urges anyone with relevant details to contact Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
