Marquis Perez, a 33-year-old man, was fatally shot on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred near a 7-Eleven convenience store located at the intersection of Lake Margaret and Dixie Belle drives. Perez was found with a gunshot wound and was immediately taken to AdventHealth East Orlando, where he was pronounced dead.
The Orlando Police Department identified Horace Conrad Davidson Jr., 43, as the suspect in the shooting.
Following the identification, a warrant was issued for Davidson's arrest. He was subsequently apprehended by law enforcement in Macon, Georgia, as he was getting off a bus that had arrived from Florida.
Davidson has been charged with first-degree homicide in connection with Perez's death. He is currently awaiting extradition to Orange County, Florida, to face the charges.
The arrest and charges against Davidson mark the resolution of the immediate investigation into Perez's death, though further legal proceedings will follow as the case moves through the judicial system. Marquis Perez's death is another instance of gun violence, highlighting the ongoing issue in the community.
