A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed in Kissimmee on Sunday, police said.

  • Woman, 19, shot and killed
  • Person of interest taken into custody
  • Police looking for tips, call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS

The incident happened at a home on North Forrest Avenue, near West Orange Street.

The woman, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thomas Magda is a veteran who has been living near the intersection of North Forrest Avenue and West Orange Street for 20 years.

"It's always been a lot of people, hard workers most of them own their houses here," he said. "To see this happen so close to home is really heartbreaking."

An 18-year-old man was taken into custody. He is considered a person of interest in the case, according to the Kissimmee Police Department.

Police are active looking for tips or any leads in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.