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Reports: NFL running back Chris Johnson shot in Orange County

Johnson among 3 hit in drive-by shooting that kills 1 man

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ORLANDO, Fla. – NFL running back Chris Johnson was one of the victims of a triple-shooting early Sunday in Orange County.

Sources tell Local 6 Johnson was shot in the shoulder, but survived the shooting. Another man shot in the same incident was killed, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

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The shooting happened early Sunday morning near the intersection of Southland Boulevard and South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. 

Deputies said Dreekius Oricko, 28, Reggie Johnson, 29, and Chris Johnson, 29, were sitting inside a Jeep, waiting at a red light, when someone pulled up next to them and started firing gunshots. 

The driver, Dreekius Oricko, died at the scene. 

Reggie Johnson and Chris Johnson were both taken to the hospital in stable condition. 

Deputies have not released any suspect information and no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with any information is asked to call CRIMELINE at 800-423-TIPS.


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