Tragedy in Kissimmee: Night Among Friends Ends in Manslaughter Charge

iSkyNews and Media May 07, 2026

22-year-old Carlos Moises Garcia / OCSO

By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent

iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published May 7th, 2026

News Brief: What We Know

The Incident: A shooting was reported at 8:40 PM on May 6, 2026, at a residence on Chatham Circle in Kissimmee.

The Victim: 21-year-old Orlando Jose Canizales died from his injuries at Osceola Regional Hospital.

The Arrest: Carlos Moises Garcia, 22, was arrested and charged with Manslaughter with a Firearm.

The Cause: Investigators determined the shooting was the result of a loaded weapon being mishandled by a friend.

Tragedy in Kissimmee: Night Among Friends Ends in Manslaughter Charge

KISSIMMEE, FL — What was supposed to be a normal Wednesday night for a group of friends turned into a devastating tragedy that has left one young man dead and another behind bars.

Around 8:40 PM on May 6, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office rushed to a home at 2691 Chatham Circle after receiving reports of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found 21-year-old Orlando Jose Canizales suffering from a critical gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to Osceola Regional Hospital, the young man tragically passed away.

2691 Chatham Circle In Kissimmee / Google Maps

Detectives from the Violent Crimes and Homicide Units spent the night piecing together exactly what happened inside the residence. Their investigation revealed a heartbreaking scenario: Orlando had been shot by his friend, 22-year-old Carlos Moises Garcia.

According to authorities, the shooting was not intentional, but rather the result of Garcia mishandling a loaded firearm. However, the severity of the negligence led officials to pursue criminal charges. Garcia was taken into custody and charged with Manslaughter with a Firearm.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has provided Garcia's mugshot to iSkyNews.com, and he has since been booked into the Osceola County Jail. This incident serves as a grim reminder from local law enforcement about the absolute necessity of firearm safety and the life-altering consequences that can occur in a split second when weapons are not handled with care.