Sanford, Florida – On July 20, 2024, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Sanford Police responded to a possible shooting in the area of West 3rd Street and Pomegranate Ave. Responding officers located a white pickup truck, partially submerged in the retention pond near that intersection. A white male driver, later identified as Brandon Leo (D.O.B. 12/02/2001), was located inside the truck, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
Based on the preliminary investigation, Brandon was meeting an unknown individual for the purpose of selling a pair of headphones. He arrived at the residence located at 1805 West 3rd Street and was waiting in his vehicle in the driveway. At least two unknown individuals approached the driver’s side of Brandon’s truck. During the interaction, Brandon began reversing out of the driveway, then several gunshots were fired. The truck still in reverse, continues into the retention pond where Sanford Officers located it.
Sanford Investigators are asking for any information regarding the identity of the unknown individuals involved in this incident.
Regarding the incident, Chief Cecil Smith stated, “A family is grieving the loss of their son over a pair of headphones. Senseless doesn’t begin to describe this tragedy. Our investigators have been working diligently to locate these two individuals who disregard the value of human life.”
Investigators are asking anyone with information on this crime or the identity of the individuals involved, please get in touch with the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org. Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous, and tips to Crimeline that lead to solving homicide cases are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
