A man was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center on Friday after he was found with an apparent gunshot wound near Old Cheney Highway in east Orange County, according to deputies. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is active and is keeping a tight lid on details for now.
Witnesses told deputies the man appeared to have been shot in the head, and people at the property flagged down a passing sheriff's deputy after discovering him, WFTV reports. A deputy at the scene confirmed the victim was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, but investigators have not released his condition as they work to piece together what happened.
What investigators say
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has not released the victim's name, any potential suspect information, or a possible motive. Detectives are asking anyone who might have seen or heard something near Old Cheney Highway on Friday to come forward.
Officials remind residents to call 9-1-1 for anything that is happening in the moment and to use the non-emergency line at (407) 836-4357 for tips and after-the-fact reports, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Recent violence nearby
The call for Friday's shooting came just days after a deadly incident in the Wedgefield area on Abalone Boulevard, where a 26-year-old man was killed, according to WESH. That earlier case rattled neighbors who told WFTV they felt shaken by the violence in what is usually a quiet community.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information about Friday's shooting near Old Cheney Highway is urged to call the Orange County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at (407) 836-4357, or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Tips can also be submitted through the OCSO website or mobile app, and this story will be updated as authorities release more details.
