In addition to the information listed below, the Kissimmee Police department would just like to speak with Richard Corporan, another 15 year old, who may have information on Mario’s death. He is NOT a suspect and KPD wish only to speak with him. If anyone knows where Richard may be, please contact KPD at 407-846-3333 as soon as possible.

Vehicle Description Information

The Kissimmee Police Department is currently looking for a vehicle that was seen leaving the scene of a fatal shooting on 6/12/08. Photo is not the actual vehicle.

Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as being a possibly silver or off white Dodge Magnum with large black spoke wheels, similar to the vehicle pictured above. If you come in contact with a vehicle matching this description, please forward the vehicle information to Detective Torres at Gtorres@kissimmee.org.

Background Information

Update on Overnight Shooting 7:00 a.m. 6/13/08

Mario Small Jr. (03-04-1993) was walking in the area of McLaren Circle and Springs Pine Court with two of his brothers when a light colored (white or light green) Dodge Magnum stopped. There were a number of other children in the area on bikes that fled the area when up to four black males exited the Dodge Magnum.

Small fled west on the City canal with two armed black males firing at him. One round struck Small. The vehicle then fled the area. Small was transported to FHK and pronounced dead.

Kissimmee Police are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or the crime to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 407-846-3333, by email at seeitsayit@kissimmee.org or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

Police Investigating Shooting

Kissimmee, Fla. (June 12, 2008) – Kissimmee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. this evening at McLaren Circle and Spring Pines Drive. One victim has been transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The police are looking for a light green or white colored Dodge Magnum with 20” black rims. The car may be occupied by four (4) black males; two (2) are believed to be armed and dangerous.
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