Teen shot in face during drive-by near Altamonte Springs, deputies say

Victim is critical but stable, sheriff’s office says

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – A 17-year-old was shot in the face during a drive-by shooting Thursday night in Seminole County, sheriff’s officials said.

The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. off Lake Mobile Drive near Altamonte Springs, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

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Investigators said the victim was standing with a group of young men when someone drove by in a newer SUV, opened fire and took off.

Deputies said the victim was taken to a hospital and was badly hurt but was in stable condition. His name has not been released.

Deputies said no arrests have been made in the case and offered no description of the shooter or a possible motive.

SCSO: Drive-by shooting happened in the 1900 block of S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. near Altamonte Springs (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

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