Orlando, FL — A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in what police believe was a drug-related incident on North Orange Blossom Trail.

At approximately 1:33 a.m. on March 16, 2025, Orlando Police  responded to a call about a gunshot victim in the 5200 block of North Orange Blossom Trail. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a vehicle with two occupants—a male suffering from a gunshot wound and a female passenger.

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The male victim, later identified as 26-year-old Jared A. Kinloch, was transported by Orlando Fire Department medics to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Kinloch was a Black male, according to police reports.

In an interview with detectives, the female passenger told authorities that the shooting took place during a drug transaction, though further details about the circumstances remain unclear.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have not released any information regarding potential suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

The investigation remains active.

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