De’Onta Rogers was 19 when he was shot to death on June 4, 2014, in Pine Hills, Florida. He was found with fatal gunshot wounds and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation amid a local surge in violent crime.

Investigators determined De’Onta was likely targeted in a personal dispute. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle speed away, details that became leads for detectives. Months into the inquiry, authorities identified multiple suspects and arrested two young men in their early twenties; those individuals were charged with first-degree murder and related offenses. Prosecutors relied on forensic evidence, eyewitness testimony, and surveillance footage presented during pre-trial hearings, while defense attorneys challenged aspects of that evidence.

De’Onta’s death intensified community concern about gun violence in Pine Hills and prompted calls for increased engagement and support for at-risk youth. If anyone knew De’Onta or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.