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Officials: Teen dies after being shot in head, crashing into Sanford gas pumps

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  June 29, 2021 12:19pm EDT
Sanford
FOX 35 Orlando

Officials: Driver crashes into gas pumps in Sanford after being shot

A person has been taken to the hospital after being shot at a gas station in Seminole County early Tuesday, officials said.

SANFORD, Fla. - Authorities say a driver who was shot in the head before crashing into gas pumps in Sanford has died.

According to Seminole County Fire Rescue, this happened around 1:40 a.m. at the Circle K at 2500 French Ave. in Sanford. 

The man has been identified as Cedrick Williams, 19.

Officials say it appears that two vehicles were involved in the shooting.

"One vehicle crashed into the gas pumps and the driver appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound," Sanford police said. The car has been towed from the scene.

Deputies say Williams was shot in the head. The second vehicle fled the area before officers arrived.

This is a developing story. Watch FOX 35 News for updates.