Orlando Police: Woman shot in foot after gun accidentally goes off during fight
2 people detained in Orlando early morning shooting, police say
Orlando police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that took place around 2:30 a.m. on Church Street in downtown Orlando. Officers responding to the scene detained two individuals in connection with the gunfire, the department said.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Update: This story has been updated after charges were filed.
Original Story:
The Orlando Police Department launched an investigation into a Sunday morning shooting in downtown Orlando that left one woman injured.
Police said a woman was hospitalized after a gun was accidentally discharged, shooting her in the foot.
What we know:
Orlando Police officers responded to a shooting around 2:30 a.m., June 28, in the area of Church Street and Orange Avenue – determining that the shooter's sister was accidentally shot in the foot, the department said.
The woman was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Orlando Police investigated a reported shooting on Church Street on June 28, 2026.
What caused the shooting?
In an investigation, officers determined two groups of people were in an argument that escalated into a physical fight.
During the fight, the victim was punched in the face by someone in the opposing group, officers said. The woman's brother pulled out his gun in an attempt to defend his sister and hit the other person, police said, but his gun accidentally discharged, and his sister was shot.
Devan Cameron Upshaw, 25, was later charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and culpable negligence, the department reported on July 1.
Orlando Police investigated a reported shooting on Church Street on June 28, 2026.
What's next:
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Orlando Police Department.