Man shot, killed in Poinciana identified

Deputies ID man as Yassine El-Hamzaoui

POINCIANA, Fla. – A 23-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night in Poinciana, deputies said.

Authorities on Monday identified the man as Yassine El-Hamzaoui.

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The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said El-Hamzaoui was found unconscious with a gunshot wound just after 11 p.m. in front of 16 South Flag Court. He was taken to a hospital and was later pronounced dead, officials said.

The incident appears to be an isolated incident, officials said.

Deputies have asked anyone with information about the shooting to call the Sheriff's Office at 407-348-2222 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477. 

Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for updates on this developing story.


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