8 people hurt in Sanford shooting during gathering, police say

At least 8 injured after Sanford shooting, police say

Officials have not announced any arrests in connection to the shooting.

SANFORD, Fla. - Eight people were injured in a shooting at a gathering in Sanford on Saturday night, according to police.

What we know:

The shooting happened at what police described as a "family gathering" in the area of 10th Street and Popular Avenue.

Officers responded to the area just before 10 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about a shooting.

Suspects open fire on crowd at gathering

Investigators said suspects started shooting into a crowd at the family gathering.

According to police, eight people, all adults, were shot. They were taken to a hospital.

On Monday, police said five people were released from the hospital. Three people remain hospitalized, with two of them in critical condition.

What we don't know:

Police have not identified any suspects. It's also not clear what led to the shooting.

"Our investigators are still working diligently to understand what caused someone to commit such a violent act," Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said in a statement. "We need our community to stand together, and if anyone has any additional information, please come forward."