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William Stall, 20, Dies in Sebring, Florida Shooting

William Stall, 20, of Avon Park, Florida, died after being shot inside a vehicle on Melady Avenue in Sebring on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. A 16-year-old suspect was later taken into custody as the investigation continued.

Korede Abdulsalam
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William Stall, 20, Dies in Sebring, Florida Shooting

William Stall, 20, of Avon Park, died following a shooting in Sebring, Florida, on Tuesday evening.

Sebring Police officers responded to reports of gunfire on Melady Avenue shortly before 8:00 p.m. Officers found Stall inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe the incident occurred during what appeared to be a drug-related transaction.

Police, assisted by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, searched for the person responsible. Early Wednesday, October 7, authorities located and detained a 16-year-old Sebring resident.

The teenager faces charges of robbery and murder during the commission of a robbery, according to authorities. The investigation remains ongoing, with additional charges possible.

Stall was 20 years old. His death has left family, friends and the local community mourning a young life cut short.