On February 12, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 5600 block of Silver Star Road near Pine Hills in Orlando, Florida. Daquarius Allen Session, a 17-year-old, was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene by deputies who responded to the incident around 9:05 p.m..
The shooting is part of an investigation that involves multiple scenes.
In addition to Session's death, two other men, aged 19 and 24, were found shot inside a crashed vehicle near Hastings Street. These two individuals were taken to the hospital, and authorities believe the two shooting scenes may be related, although it is not yet clear whether Daquarius Session was an intended target.
Daquarius Allen Session was a student at Evans High School, as confirmed by Orange County Public Schools. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and no other details have been released regarding the suspects or the motives behind the incident.
The incident has raised questions about the security measures at the apartment complex. Residents and guests of such complexes have a right to feel safe, and the level of security provided is a significant factor in determining whether the shooting could have been prevented. Issues such as prior incidents of violence, awareness of suspicious activity, the presence of security personnel, and protocols to deter crime are being considered in the investigation.
As of the current date, there have been no reports of arrests or charges related to the death of Daquarius Allen Session, indicating that the case remains unsolved. The family of the victim may seek legal action to determine if negligent security contributed to the incident and to pursue compensation for their loss.
