Ensley Murder Victim Indentified

March 20, 2012

A man was shot and killed on a street near Ensley in what authorities are calling an apparent drug-related incident Tuesday night.

The victim was identified Wednesday as Frederick John Ortiz, 26.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded about 7:30 p.m. to Hayworth Avenue to a report of shots fire. When they arrived, Ortiz was found shot to death, lying in the middle of the street.

The shooting remains under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Further details have not yet been released.

Hayworth Avenue is just off Highway 29 near I-10, behind Hardees.

Pictured above: A man was shot and killed on Hayworth Street of Highway 29 Tuesday night. Photos by Bree Sison WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

13 Responses to “Ensley Murder Victim Indentified”

  1. Everett on March 23rd, 2012 11:41 pm

    Life is all about choices.
    He chose unwisely.

  2. No Excuses on March 22nd, 2012 3:31 pm

    Tiffany,

    I know you are hurt because your cousin is dead. However, he is dead of his own choosing because of the lifestyle he was living. If you engage in high risk behavior (drug use and sales), then you set yourself up for a situation like this. Don’t be angry with others for stating what is patently obvious to all of us. And, no, all of my relatives don’t have perfect records, BUT the one I am thinking of was arrested ONCE and changed her ways. Your cousin had this opportunity and failed to use it (more than once). Sorry for your loss, but I agree with Erica – when you play with fire you may end up burned.

  3. Tiffany on March 22nd, 2012 12:33 pm

    Like I said previously, I pray that you, and the members of your families have a perfect record, so that it won’t be deemed appropriate in citizens minds to gun a human being down.

  4. LEO GUY on March 22nd, 2012 9:32 am

    Tiffany,
    I’m sorry for your loss, but crime is everybody’s business. Let’s get tough on it.

  5. Patriot on March 22nd, 2012 7:21 am

    Tiffany,
    I’m sorry for your loss, however Erica’s comment is relevant. Mr Ortiz was a thug who enjoyed the rewards of a living a life of crime. Unfortunately for him (and his family), he also suffered the consequences that accompany dealing in dope. He was a dangerous felon, and the streets are safer in his absence.

  6. Tiffany on March 22nd, 2012 12:05 am

    To Erica,
    I surely wish all of your relatives have perfect records and NEVER have any shortcomings. This young man happens to be my cousin, and while I can’t defend what I don’t know about, I know it’s idiotic of you to make an unnecessary comment, ESPECIALLY when it isn’t asked of you. It’s also very disrespectful to those who actually loved and cared for him, so for future references, just mind your business and stay out of things that don’t involve you. Thanks! :-)

  7. 429SCJ on March 21st, 2012 6:15 pm

    Amen LEO Guy.

  8. erica on March 21st, 2012 4:05 pm

    Look up his record, carjacking, battery, cocaine, etc. very bad and still on the street. sorry for the family but this is another thug off our streets. if u play with fire u are sure to get burned.

  9. EJ on March 21st, 2012 4:03 pm

    LEO..Why would we want to keep the criminals from killing each other? As long as they stay amongst themselves…so be it. May sound crass, but better than feeding and housing them for life.

  10. LEO GUY on March 21st, 2012 11:28 am

    Citizen,
    Are you willing to double our current county taxes so that Sheriff Morgan can put a deputy on every corner, so that we can keep the criminals from killing each other? Think about that.

  11. citizen on March 21st, 2012 8:44 am

    So much for Sheriff Morgan’s crime rate being down. It appears as Morgan once stated to the public while running against McNesby, “we are having a murder a day”.

  12. JM on March 21st, 2012 8:36 am

    So much of all the bad news in here goes right back to drugs, but looking
    on mug shots everyday see who did what and in what neighborhood,
    drug related charges to many times have a very low bail($500). They are also
    attached to other charges of burglary, vandalism, and so on, with bail
    being $1000.00 so of course they WALK.

    Our Judges don’t see the need to keep them or give them high bail. They
    just send these people right back out to do more drugs and do more crimes
    to support their habit until they kill some one.

    Make it legal or get serious about it from the first time you pick them up and
    know they USE. If you just say no no johnny bad boy…. who gives a flip
    nickel. This town has had a look the otherway attitude on some and a
    no big deal on others since I came here years ago.

    Now it’s a mess… how many have to die? Every man and woman in
    law enforcement and crime and punishment needs to come down
    hard on every single law breaker until they get the message through.
    We have had enough and we’re not going to take it anymore! We say
    we fight wars before they hit our shores, well you better fight crime now
    before it hits YOUR HOUSE.

  13. Oversight on March 21st, 2012 5:59 am

    Third murder this month. What does this one make for the year, seven? People have gone bonkers. Be careful and know who and where you hangout.

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