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Kissimmee Homicide: One Arrested, Second Suspect Sought
1 Aug
Summary
- A fatal stabbing occurred at a Kissimmee motel on July 11, 2026.
- Police have arrested one suspect, Keith Swinton Jr., for murder.
- Authorities are actively searching for a second suspect, Jihad Scott.
On July 11, 2026, Kissimmee police responded to a call at the Days Inn on West Vine Street concerning a man with serious injuries. Officers discovered the victim, who had sustained stab wounds. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives identified Jihad Scott, 32, and Keith Swinton Jr., 26, as suspects in the fatal stabbing. Arrest warrants for first-degree murder have been issued for both individuals. Swinton has since been arrested and is currently held at the Osceola County Jail.
Authorities continue to search for Jihad Scott, who is considered a fugitive. Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway commended the detectives' diligent work and emphasized the commitment to holding those responsible accountable for the homicide.
