Man shot at Denny’s in Orlando tourist district

Shooting victim found hiding in bushes on International Drive

(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man who was shot and wounded late Thursday was found hiding in some bushes outside a Denny’s restaurant in Orlando’s tourist district, police said.

The shooting was reported just before midnight at 5825 International Drive.

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Orlando police said officers were called to the parking lot of the restaurant and found the man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim, who was uncooperative with police, was taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said.

Police said the man has several arrest warrants out of North Carolina, including robbery with a firearm, kidnapping and possession of a firearm.

According to police, the Orange County Corrections department will take custody of the victim due to his arrest warrants.

No other details, including information about the shooter, have been released.


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