Orange County witnessed a tragic incident on a Friday morning when a man in his 40s was fatally shot, local deputies disclosed the somber news via an early morning announcement.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported to the scene at the 7300 block of Lake Underhill Road around 9 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire, according to a news release from WESH. They found a man suffering from gunshot wounds who was then promptly taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries tragically marked as the latest chapter in a spate of violence that has beleaguered our streets, stark and unyielding.

Officials stated that "all parties involved remained at the scene," as per ClickOrlando, but chose not to divulge further information regarding the circumstances that precipitated the shooting or the identities of those involved at this time.

The community awaits further insights as this developing story unfolds, and further updates will be provided as they become available, for more information on this ongoing investigation, visit ClickOrlando or WESH 2.