Man arrested for murder after body found near Emory Street canal, police say
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ORLANDO, Fla. - A suspect has been arrested after a body was found near the Emory Street canal on Thanksgiving morning, the Kissimmee Police Department (KPD) announced Wednesday.
Romeo Florez-Perez, 24, was taken into custody on a charge of first-degree murder, police said.
"Through the dedication of our detectives and collaboration with local and federal agencies, the suspect was located and taken into custody," KPD said in a statement.
No additional details about the case were disclosed.
On Nov. 28, at 8:17 a.m., a passerby called 911 after spotting the body near the canal, according to police.
Romeo Florez-Perez (Credit: Kissimmee Police Department)
Officers arrived at the scene and confirmed the man was deceased.
Authorities have deemed the death suspicious and launched a criminal investigation. The identity of the victim was not immediately released.
"No additional details are available at this time due to the ongoing investigation," the department said in a statement.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Kissimmee Police Department.
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