1 dead, 1 hurt in separate overnight Sanford shootings: Officials
1 killed, 1 hurt in separate Sanford shooting, police say
1 man was killed in a Sanford shooting, police say.
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Sanford Police are investigating two shootings that occurred early Sunday morning along Historic Goldsboro Boulevard, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized.
Shooting #1
What we know:
According to reports, Officers responded around 3:20 a.m. to a reported shooting near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard and Mangoustine Avenue, where they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital.
Second shooting under investigation in Sanford
What we know:
Officials stated that shortly afterward, police received a second shooting call near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard and Pomegranate Avenue. Officers located a deceased male, identified as 32-year-old Deion Fields, who died from gunshot wounds.
Investigators later located a person of interest with a firearm in the area. That individual is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital for mental health concerns.
What we don't know:
Police have not determined whether the shootings are connected. The incidents appear to be isolated, and there is no immediate threat to the public.
The Source: This story was written based on information provided by the Sanford Police Department on June 7, 2026.