On November 15th, 2024, at 2:45 am, The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible traffic crash at the intersection of Greenup Street and Smith Street, in Kissimmee. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the lifeless body of the driver, a male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, in the driver seat of a Range Rover. The immediate response from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office included the deployment of their Homicide and Forensic Units, who quickly arrived to investigate the crime scene. Forensic specialists processed the area, gathering critical evidence, while the Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the victim’s remains.
The deceased was later identified as 20-year-old Kashorn Armand. Following a thorough examination, the Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide. Preliminary findings by Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Homicide detectives indicated that this was not a random act of violence; instead, it appeared to be a premeditated murder linked to organized gang activity. Given the complexity and severity of the case, the Homicide Unit collaborated closely with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Crime Laboratory Analysts and Forensic Division to ensure that all evidence was processed with the utmost detail.
Over several months, detectives worked diligently uncovering crucial information that led to the identification of three primary suspects in the murder of Kashorn Armand: Ta’Shard Smith (18), Sincere McKenzie (18), and Cornelius Walls (21). At the time of the murder, Smith and McKenzie were juveniles. Their involvement suggested a deeper criminal conspiracy, further complicating the narrative surrounding Armand’s tragic death.
The investigation was presented to Assistant State Attorneys for further legal action. By January 2026, the case reached a pivotal moment when it was brought before a Grand Jury for indictment by the State Attorney’s Office. After careful consideration of the evidence and testimonies, the Grand Jury indicted all three suspects for their roles in this gang motivated homicide, and arrest warrants were consequently issued with gang enhancements.
The U.S. Marshals’ Office assisted with locating and apprehending Ta’Shard Smith, who was still at large. He was arrested and booked into the Osceola County jail on February 3, 2026. Meanwhile, Cornelius Walls and Sincere McKenzie had already been taken into custody in separate state correction facilities and were promptly served their homicide warrants.
This tragic case illustrates the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing gang-related violence and highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in bringing perpetrators to justice. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to uncovering the full truth behind this crime and ensuring accountability for those involved.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving our community and increasing public safety. There have been other unrelated homicides in this area and anyone with information related to these cases or any other similar incidents, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222.
SOURCE: OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
