Teen shot by suspects in stolen car, Seminole County deputies say

Teen shot in hip in Sanford deputies say

Deputies say a teenager was shot and taken to a hospital in Sanford.

SANFORD, Fla. - The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is investigating after they say a teenager was shot on Thursday night.

Investigators say they responded to the area of the 2000 block of Sipes Ave. in Sanford around 8:50 p.m. The teen was taken to a hospital after being shot in the hip.

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They say at last check, the victim is in stable condition. Detectives recovered a vehicle believed to be involved near the hospital. They say the vehicle, a red Hyundai Santa Fe, was stolen from a driveway in DeBary early Wednesday.

There were also several car break-ins reported in the area at the time of the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.