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Orange County woman killed in 'domestic' shooting in Orlovista; search for suspect underway

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Published  March 25, 2025 6:59pm EDT
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Shooting victim's mom says she knows who killed daughter

Orange County deputies are searching for a person they say shot and killed a woman on west Livingston Street on Tuesday afternoon. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has not released the name of the victim nor the suspect, but said the shooting is domestic in nature.

The Brief

    • A woman in her 40s was shot in a neighborhood near the intersection of N. Pine Hills and Old Winter Garden roads on Tuesday and later died at the hospital.
    • Deputies say the shooting is domestic in nature, and they are searching for a suspect.
    • The investigation is in its early stages, with limited details available, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County deputies are searching for a person they say shot and killed a woman on west Livingston Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Takeshia "Keshia" Eads described as 'roots of the family'

What we know:

A woman in her 40s was shot in the 5200 block of W. Livingston St. just before 4 p.m. on Monday. This is in a neighborhood northwest of the intersection of N. Pine Hills and Old Winter Garden roads.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call about the shooting at approximately 3:45 p.m. When deputies arrived, they found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. 

The sheriff’s office has not released the name of the victim nor the suspect, but said the shooting is domestic in nature.

The victim’s mother, Stacey Eads, was on scene while dozens of deputies collected evidence from inside and outside the home. She told FOX 35’s Hannah Mackenzie that her daughter, Takeshia "Keshia" Eads was shot in the bathroom. She said she was outside when she heard three gunshots ring out; two of her grandchildren, Eads’ daughters, were inside.

Takeshia "Keshia" Eads

The crime scene was still active around 11 p.m. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet disclosed the suspect’s identity or any potential relationship to the victim. It remains unclear what led to the shooting or whether there were any prior incidents of domestic violence involving the victim and the suspect. 

What they're saying:

According to Stacey Eads, she knows exactly who killed her daughter.

Eads’ sister-in-law, Brandy Benjamin, described Keshia as the "roots of the family," adding that she kept everyone together. The victim was described by family members as a mother of four and a grandmother of four — with another grandchild on the way.

Requests to the Orange County Sheriff's Office for additional details on the suspected gunman were not returned.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about this deadly shooting is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and family members of the victim. 

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