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Date Found: February 21, 1997

Location Found:
Allen’s Discount Store, Snively Ave., Eloise, FL
                   
Investigating Agency:
Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Telephone:(863) 534.6200

Synopsis:


The victim was found deceased at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 1997, in a parking lot on the north side of Allen's Discount Store, located near Snively Avenue and Third Street in Eloise. An autopsy conducted by the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Ortiz died as the result of a gunshot wound.

Detectives decided to release the identity of Ortiz after attempts of next of kin notification proved to be unsuccessful.