Joshua Alegarbes, a 49-year-old man from Sanford, Florida, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of October 5, 2023. The incident occurred after Alegarbes walked a friend home in the area of Pear Avenue and 16th Street. According to the witness, who was the friend Alegarbes walked home, they had been hanging out with friends until late, and then Alegarbes escorted him back to his residence.
After the witness entered his home, he heard a loud noise and went outside to investigate.
He found his car door open and saw two men running towards 16th Street. Upon further inspection, he discovered Alegarbes on the ground, struggling to breathe due to a single gunshot wound to the chest area.
Alegarbes was immediately taken to HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, where he died less than an hour later from his injuries. The witness described one of the suspects as having long dreadlocks, while the other had short hair, but could not provide additional details to help identify them. The police noted that the witness believed the suspects lived in the area because Alegarbes was known to never venture far from there.
The Sanford Police Department is currently investigating the murder and has very little information on what led up to the shooting. They are appealing to the public for any information that might help in the investigation and are encouraging anyone who was in the area at the time or has any relevant information to contact them. Tips can be submitted through Central Florida Crimeline, and callers can remain anonymous with the possibility of receiving a reward if their information leads to an arrest.
