Man arguing in Waffle House parking lot attacks bystander, gets shot, Orlando police say Officials say shooter reported incident, cooperated with investigation
Police lights. (KPRC/File)
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man who was arguing with a woman in the parking lot of a Waffle House Saturday night was shot by another man he attacked, according to the Orlando Police Department.
The shooting happened shortly before midnight outside of the Waffle House on International Drive, police said.
[TRENDING: Oviedo police investigate homecoming incident | Woman fatally struck outside car near UCF | Become a News 6 Insider (it’s free!) ]
Officers said the bystander was trying to enter his car when he was attacked by the man and fired a single shot into the man’s leg.
Police said the shooter reported the incident and cooperated with the investigation, allowing officers to recover his gun.
The department said the man did not have life-threatening injuries and was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
About the Author Brandon Hogan headshot
Brandon, a UCF grad, joined the ClickOrlando team in November 2021. Before joining News 6, Brandon worked at WDBO.
DeLand’s first tiny-home community aims to tackle affordable housing shortage Lake County schools begins search for next superintendent as Kornegay announces retirement Operation Southern Slow Down targets speed on Florida roads Sanford considers possible fire assessment fee for third time as property tax reform looms Alexander Island nature park in DeBary moves closer to reality with state funding 2 children hurt after off-duty Orange County deputy’s gun accidentally fires Cleanup underway after Ocala storms downed trees, power lines 140+ captive animals have escaped in Florida since 2022. Here’s what state records reveal Gas price roller coaster: What drivers are saying as pump prices spike again Casselberry warns trash pickup could run late during extreme heat Oviedo council weighs new rule requiring supermajority vote for rural land annexation Edgewater residents battle feral hog invasion; city traps 50 in 3 months Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicle Check out Orlando's latest newly renovated park Helicopter video shows moments leading up to deadly crash Next step in plan to bring Costco to former Sanford mall takes shape Prosecutors to seek death penalty in 2025 killing of Lake County woman Leesburg McDonald's employee charged with attempted murder after shooting at customer, police say Man shot by Osceola County deputy, sheriff’s office says Brothers killed in Casselberry crash after suspect flees traffic stop, police say Previous video Next video
