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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Connection to Fatal Shooting on Orange Blossom Trail

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a suspect following a tragic shooting incident that occurred on Orange Blossom Trail in February. Authorities responded to a call on February 24th reporting a shooting incident at 6420 N. Orange Blossom Trail. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found one individual with injuries that were not life-threatening and another individual with a gunshot wound to the chest.

According to the arrest affidavit, the gunshot victim, later identified as Onel Lynch, was immediately rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center for immediate medical attention. Despite undergoing several hours of surgery, Lynch tragically succumbed to his injuries. Now, law enforcement officials have taken 29-year-old Ricky Harley Jr. into custody in connection with the shooting. Harley Jr. is facing charges of second-degree homicide.

Investigators have discovered that Ricky Harley Jr. allegedly conducted his illegal activities, including selling cannabis, at a used appliance store located on OBT (Orange Blossom Trail). During the search, detectives from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Night Violent Crimes unit found a spent buckshot shell and a shotgun inside the business, along with additional miscellaneous evidence.

The arrest affidavit also reveals a significant piece of evidence. Onel Lynch, before succumbing to his injuries, made a dying declaration to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, identifying Ricky Harley Jr. as the person who shot him.

Arrest Made in Connection to Fatal Shooting

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has successfully apprehended a suspect involved in a fatal shooting incident that took place on Orange Blossom Trail back in February. Responding to an emergency call on February 24th, law enforcement officers arrived at the scene near 6420 N. Orange Blossom Trail, where they discovered two victims with gunshot wounds. One victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the other, identified as Onel Lynch, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. Lynch was immediately transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center for emergency medical treatment but, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries after undergoing extensive surgery.

Following an intensive investigation, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has taken Ricky Harley Jr., a 29-year-old individual, into custody in connection with the shooting incident. Harley Jr. is now facing charges of second-degree homicide. The arrest affidavit indicates that Harley Jr. had been allegedly working, residing, and operating an illegal cannabis sale operation within a used appliance store located on OBT (Orange Blossom Trail). During a search of the premises, law enforcement officers from the OCSO Night Violent Crimes unit discovered a spent buckshot shell and a shotgun, along with other miscellaneous evidence, further supporting their case against Harley Jr.

Crucially, the arrest affidavit also highlights a significant revelation. Onel Lynch, in his dying declaration to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, explicitly identified Ricky Harley Jr. as the person responsible for shooting him. This statement serves as a vital piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation.

The arrest of Ricky Harley Jr. brings a sense of relief to the community affected by this tragic incident. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its residents by diligently pursuing justice in cases of violent crimes.

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