Kissimmee Police seek tips in suspected homicide near Central Avenue Elementary

Kissimmee Police are asking for the public’s help to solve a homicide they say took place on Saturday in the area of Central Avenue and Cypress Street, across the street from Central Avenue Elementary School.

Officers responded around 1 p.m. and found a body later identified as Willie Martin, 43.

KPD said it has a description of the suspect: a black man with long dreadlocks, who was wearing a bandana at the time.  He was caught on surveillance video getting into and out of a dark, blue or green-colored car, possibly a Toyota Camry. The video also shows a separate white pick-up truck driving on the street at the exact same time that the shooting happened. KPD said it would like to speak to that driver, who is listed as a potential witness  who may have valuable information to add to the investigation,

Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the pictured man or any general tips is asked to contact the Kissimmee Police Department at 407-846-3333, or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS to remain anonymous.