1 dead, 2 injured in afternoon shooting in Orlando, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - One person was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting in Orlando on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Police responded at around 1:15 p.m. to the 1400 block of Mercy Drive in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found three people with gunshot wounds who were subsequently transported to area hospitals.
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One person was pronounced dead, one is expected to survive, and the condition of the third is unknown, police said.
A suspect hasn't been identified at this time amid the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Orlando Police Department or contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.