Man found shot dead in Orange County

2nd victim at hospital might be linked to shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was shot dead in an Orange County neighborhood, and deputies are investigating whether a second victim is related to the shooting.

Deputies said Darrin Verrett died in the shooting, which happened late Thursday on Greenfield Avenue off Silver Star Road.

A short time later, a person showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Deputies said a 26-year-old man who was suffering from several gunshot wounds arrived at a hospital. Authorities are investigating whether the victims are linked to the same shooting.

No details about the shooter or shooters have been released.

Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

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


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