3 injured in Orange County shooting off University Boulevard, deputies say

Three men were injured during a shooting early Monday morning off University Boulevard in Winter Park, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) say.

What we know:

Deputies with the OCSO say they responded to reports of a shooting around 2:30 a.m. Monday at the 7500 block of University Boulevard.

Officials say three men had been involved in an altercation where one man in his 30s shot the other two men, who are both in their 20s.

One man in his 20s was taken to the hospital in critical condition, while the other was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The man in his 30s was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

FOX 35 News Reporter Amanda McKenzie was at the scene to learn more. 

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McKenzie said yellow crime scene tape can be seen scattered across the shopping plaza, mainly focusing on the El Gabacho Bar & Lounge, where several evidence markers are placed on the ground. She said earlier she saw Orange County deputies removing what appeared to be butcher knives from the ground. At least a dozen deputies are at the scene, as well as a forensics van. 

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What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet shared any details on the events leading up to the shooting. It is unclear how or if the men involved knew each other prior to the altercation. The identities of the men have not been released. 

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What's next:

The investigation remains active and ongoing. 

FOX 35 News has reached out to officials for more information. 

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. 

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO). 

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