More than a year has passed since the unsettling occurrence of a drive-by shooting on Scott Drive in Sanford, where two teenagers were abruptly thrust into a nightmarish scenario. A 17-year-old girl, identified as Layla Bennett, bore the brunt of the violence with a life-threatening head injury as she stood outside her home on April 29, 2024. Another 17-year-old girl received a superficial graze wound, according to the Sanford police. As reported by FOX 35 Orlando, the assailants, believed to be four in number, were traveling in a red SUV from which the gunshots were discharged. This information also dovetails with another incident that occurred the same day, involving a boy who was similarly attacked and wounded.
Investigators have been tirelessly working to piece together the events of that day, and new surveillance videos have recently been released, hoping to identify the four suspects. They have called upon the community to assist in their efforts, one video revealing the moment shots were fired and another showing three individuals exiting the suspect vehicle at an apartment complex. The red SUV used in the shooting was found just hours later, abandoned at the complex. ClickOrlando conveyed this by noting that the police have identified persons of interest. Despite these developments, the four suspects remain at large and uncharged.
To further extend their reach, they have even made a public appeal for additional information that might aid in apprehending the perpetrators. The latest videos released by the police provide a clearer picture of the suspects, captured as they vacate the vehicle believed to be involved in the crime. Those with relevant information are strongly encouraged to contact the Sanford Police Department or to provide anonymous tips through Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477), as mentioned in the WESH report.
