A child was hospitalized after being shot near an Orlando apartment complex on Thursday, authorities said. Police have not released the victim's age, condition, or whether anyone has been taken into custody.
A brief report from FOX 35 Orlando, posted late Thursday, confirmed that shots were fired near an apartment complex and that a child was taken to a hospital, but offered few details about the location or what led up to the gunfire.
Where this fits
The shooting is one of several recent incidents involving young people in the city. In mid-February, midday gunfire along South Parramore Avenue wounded four juveniles, a case detailed in midday gunfire left four kids wounded, and other episodes have kept attention on youth violence in Orlando.
Community response
Local organizers and coaches have been trying to step in with prevention work. The Orlando Sentinel reported last week that organizers launched a youth football camp called Huddle Up Orlando to teach de-escalation and give kids alternatives after a string of recent shootings; the story is available via Yahoo News. Community groups say programs like these are meant to keep young people away from street conflicts.
Police have not released suspect information or an exact address for the scene. This story will be updated if agencies share more details or issue a public appeal for witnesses.
