Deputies investigating double shooting on Texas Avenue in Orange County
2 shot in shooting on Texas Avenue in Orlando, authorities say
Deputies are investigating a shooting in the area of Texas Avenue and Oak Ridge Road in Orlando Wednesday afternoon. Orange County Fire Rescue confirmed they responded to the area shortly before 2 p.m. and found two people with gunshot wounds.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies are investigating a shooting in the area of Texas Avenue and Oak Ridge Road in Orlando Wednesday afternoon. Orange County Fire Rescue said its crews responded to the area around 2 p.m. to treat two people with gunshot wounds.
One man in his 30s who had been shot was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, officers said. A second man in his 30s who was shot, left the scene in a car was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after his car crashed.
Investigators have the area roped off as they collect any potential evidence in the case. At the scene, FOX 35 News crews saw a vehicle with its airbags deployed in both the front and back seats and a damaged stop sign nearby.
It's unclear at this time if the crashed car is involved in the shooting incident, but our cameras captured what appears to be a bullet hole on the car.
Information regarding a suspect was not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.