Teen killed in deadly shooting in Orange County neighborhood: Deputies
Teen killed in deadly Orange County shooting
Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting and crash west of Orlando International Airport in a neighborhood near the intersection of Sand Lake and Winegard roads.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting and crash west of Orlando International Airport in a neighborhood near the intersection of Sand Lake and Winegard roads.
What we know:
Late Thursday evening ,Orange County deputies surrounded a neighborhood west of Orlando International Airport and northeast of the intersection of Sand Lake and Winegard roads.
Around 8:45 p.m., law enforcement officers responded to reports that shots were fired around the same time that a crash involving at least three vehicles occurred.
At least 14 law enforcement vehicles were on the scene along Declaration Dr when a FOX 35 News crew arrived, and crime scene tape has been expanded. Witnesses reported hearing four to five gunshots before a loud crash.
Authorities later confirmed that when deputies arrived, they found a 18-year-old man who had been shot. He was transported to the hospital where he died, the sheriff's office said.
A FOX 35 News crew observed three vehicles that were involved in a collision of some sort, with at least one having deployed airbags.
No further details were provided.
What we don't know:
It is unclear if there are any suspects in custody or if law enforcement is actively searching for a suspect.
The backstory:
Law enforcement has expanded the crime scene perimeter and is searching the area, possibly for bullet casings or other evidence. The sequence of events leading up to the incident remains under investigation.
What they're saying:
The Orange County Sheriff's Office did not release many details about the deadly shooting.
"The investigation is still in the early stages," the sheriff's office said in a response to inquiries from FOX 35.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by witness accounts on the scene, observations and reporting by FOX 35 News, and a statement from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.