Sanford authorities have reported significant developments in the case of the fatal shooting outside a Best Buy store last month. The Sanford Police Department apprehended two suspects, Khalil Hunter, 22, and Shunavious Dorsey, 21. These individuals are now facing charges of robbery with a firearm and first-degree murder, as stated in an announcement made yesterday. This announcement follows the tragic incident that occurred on December 18, resulting in 21-year-old Terance Darnell Pope's death.
Still, even with these arrests, law enforcement officials actively pursue a third suspect. Police have identified James Nelson, 22, as having been involved in this heinous crime and have secured an arrest warrant against him under the accusation of similar charges. Despite it being known that they are armed and dangerous, the Sanford Police Department has extended an appeal to the public for assistance in locating Nelson.
Terance Pope, who his family and friends mourn, was not just another headline in local news; he was a young man who hailed from DeBary and had once graced the football fields of Davenport University in Michigan. The community’s sense of loss was echoed by Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith, who, in a statement reported by ClickOrlando, said, "The pain that Terance’s family is feeling is a pain that no family should feel."
Sanford Police Department, steadfast in their resolve to achieve justice for Pope, urges anyone with information to come forward. As declared by Chief Smith, "If you know something about the location of this criminal, you need to speak up now." The suspect's disregard for human life as they allegedly took Pope's life has spurred a reward offer of up to $5,000 for details leading to an arrest. The authorities request that any tips be directed to the Sanford police or through Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477, a detail reiterated by WESH.