Suspect in custody in Winter Garden shooting

Winter Garden police are investigating a shooting that took place at about 1:30 a.m. Friday on Azalea Way.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 9:01 a.m. May 3, 2024

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A Winter Garden man is facing second-degree homicide and destruction of evidence charges related to an overnight shooting.

According to Winter Garden Police Department reports, at about 1:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, officers responded to Azalea Way in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, the officers discovered Carlos Perez, 32, on the ground with a fatal gunshot wound.

The suspect, Savion Lambert, 21, was taken into custody on scene after a brief standoff with law enforcement.

Lambert and Perez were allegedly friends, and the shooting appears to have been negligence exacerbated by Lambert’s clear disregard for Perez’s life following the shooting and attempts to conceal evidence, the report said.

Lambert is being charged with second-degree homicide and destruction of evidence. Officers located the firearm.

The department would like to thank the variety of witnesses and members of the community who came forward to provide statements and video in support of its efforts to keep the community safe.

If you have any information for this crime, contact Detective Sgt. Dave Clarke at (407) 877-4876 or CRIMELINE, (407) 423-TIPS, or use the Winter Garden Police Tip411 app.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.