An overnight shooting in Sanford sent one person to the hospital early Saturday, as police work to piece together what happened near Hartwell Avenue.
How authorities describe the scene
Officers were called to the area of Hartwell Avenue and Mitch Court at about 1:40 a.m., according to WKMG ClickOrlando. When they arrived, they found a person with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where the injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Police said this was the second reported shooting in Sanford that morning, though investigators do not believe the two incidents are connected.
Police response and next steps
The Sanford Police Department confirmed that investigators are working the scene but have not released any information about possible suspects or a motive. Detectives are processing evidence and following up on leads, while officials are asking anyone who knows something to come forward through the department’s public channels.
Where this fits locally
The shooting adds to a tense stretch of overnight incidents in Sanford this month, including earlier Goldsboro gunfire that left one man dead, as reported in Twin Goldsboro shootings rock Sanford. That earlier violence rattled neighbors and fueled calls for stepped-up patrols in hard-hit areas.
The investigation into the Hartwell Avenue shooting remains active. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Sanford Police Department through its website or non-emergency line. Updates are expected as officials release more details.
