Early Tuesday turned violent at a Kissimmee hotel when a man was shot and critically wounded at an Extended Stay Suites on Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they arrived around 5 a.m. and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he remained in critical condition. The scene was secured soon after, and deputies said there was no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
Investigators are interviewing an adult male in connection with the shooting. Authorities have not said whether that person is a suspect and have not confirmed any arrests.
What deputies say
According to ClickOrlando, deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the Extended Stay Suites on Irlo Bronson Highway and discovered the victim shortly after 5 a.m. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office told the station that an adult male is being interviewed in connection with the case, although investigators have not released any details about potential charges.
Local context
This latest case adds to a tense year for violent crime investigations in Osceola County. In January, a deadly triple shooting inside a Kissimmee-area vacation rental drew a large response from deputies and launched a major investigation, as reported by WFTV.
Investigation underway
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said the hotel shooting remains under active investigation and has not released additional details about what led up to the gunfire. The story is still developing, and ClickOrlando reports that deputies have reiterated there is no continuing threat to the community.
