Shooting near Orange County Jail: Random person hit by gunfire; 1 arrested, police say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department said one person was hurt, and another person has been arrested after a shooting happened Wednesday afternoon outside the Orange County jail.
Police said it was investigating a "domestic-related" shooting in the area of S. John Parkway and Vision Blvd., not far from the jail. A random person was struck by gunfire and taken to the hospital. That person is expected to be OK, police said.
One person has been arrested, police said.
The shooting prompted a large police presence near the jail for several hours. FOX 35 cameras captured a white vehicle within the crime tape that had significant damaged, including a shattered windshield.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the suspect's name nor details on the circumstances of the shooting. Police have also not released details on the person who was shot.
About the Orange County Jail
The Orange County Jail complex is located off Vision Blvd., near Interstate 4 and S. John Young Parkway. It is the fourth-largest jail in Florida, according to Orange County.
According to the county, more than 41,000 people were booked into the jail in 2025. The average daily population was 3,064 people in 2025, the county said.
The Source: FOX 35 crews are at the scene. FOX 35 has reached out to authorities for information on the circumstances and nature of the investigation.