A late-night burst of gunfire on Carter Drive in Kissimmee left two brothers fighting for their lives and a 55-year-old man in handcuffs, according to Osceola County deputies. The men, ages 27 and 31, were shot multiple times and rushed to a nearby hospital, where they remained in critical condition. Deputies said they quickly tracked a suspect to a home near the scene, took him into custody and booked him into the county jail as detectives launched a full-scale investigation.
Investigators identified the suspect as 55-year-old Marlon Zetino. He faces charges that include attempted murder and one count of discharging a firearm in public, according to WKMG/ClickOrlando. Deputies said they found Zetino at a residence on Carter Drive after responding to reports of gunfire around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, then booked him into the Osceola County Jail while the case remains under active investigation.
Victims and Tips
Detectives said the two victims are brothers. According to investigators, relatives drove one of the men to the hospital, while deputies rushed the other there, and both remained in critical condition at Osceola Regional Medical Center. To piece together what happened, the county’s CrimeLine hotline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) is being used to collect information, per the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Detectives urged neighbors to check their phones, doorbell cameras and dashcams and to call CrimeLine with any relevant video or leads that might help the investigation.
Charges and Next Steps
Zetino remains locked up in the county jail while detectives gather more evidence, as reported by WKMG/ClickOrlando. Prosecutors are expected to review the case file before formal charges are finalized, and the State Attorney's Office will decide whether to pursue any additional counts. Deputies have not released a motive, and investigators are still asking witnesses or anyone who heard or saw something that night to come forward.
Legal Implications
The allegations in the case, attempted murder and discharging a firearm in public, carry substantial potential penalties under Florida law and will be handled by the State Attorney's Office as detectives continue to build their case. State weapons laws spell out specific offenses tied to firing guns in public and related crimes, and prosecutors could seek enhanced charges depending on what the investigation uncovers (see Florida Statutes, Chapter 790). The investigation remains active, and officials say more details could be released as tips come in and evidence is processed.
