A typically quiet stretch of West 12th Street in South Apopka turned into an active crime scene last night after a shooting that left four men wounded and drew a heavy law enforcement response. Deputies shut down the 200 block of West 12th Street between Marvin Zanders Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue while they combed the area, and neighbors watched from porches and sidewalks as officers and investigators moved through the cordoned-off block. Two of the victims were found at the scene and rushed to a hospital by deputies, while two others drove themselves to nearby hospitals. Authorities described all of the injuries as non-life-threatening.
What Officials Are Saying
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were called around 9:20 p.m. to the 200 block of West 12th Street, roughly a mile south of Apopka City Hall, and launched an investigation, according to FOX 35 Orlando. The outlet reports the four victims are men between 21 and 48 years old. Deputies had not immediately released any information on possible suspects or a motive.
Road Closure And Local Impact
West 12th Street stayed closed off between Marvin Zanders Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue as deputies worked the case, causing temporary traffic headaches for residents trying to get in and out of the neighborhood. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office posts non-emergency and media contact details on its website, and residents with tips or videos related to the shooting are encouraged to reach out through the agency’s site at Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Investigation Ongoing
Deputies have not released additional details, and the investigation remains active, FOX 35 Orlando reports. Hoodline will update this story as authorities share more information.
