On May 29, 2023, Brandon Kaisean-Elijah Harris, a 29-year-old resident of Winter Springs, Florida, succumbed to his injuries following a shooting in the Bookertown area of unincorporated Sanford, Florida. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Gilbert Street.
During the shooting, two men were struck by bullets. Harris was one of the victims, while the other victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition.
The second victim was either transported to a hospital by ambulance or drove himself there, according to the authorities.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of shots fired in the area and initiated an investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that this was not a random act, suggesting that the shooting may have been targeted.
As of the current date, the suspect in this case remains at large. The Seminole County sheriff's deputies are actively seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline or the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000, and calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous.
The community is encouraged to come forward with any details that might help in identifying and apprehending the perpetrator responsible for Harris's death.
