Man in his 20s shot in Orange County, deputies say

No broader threat to community, sheriff’s office says

Orange County Sheriff’s Office (File)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man is in the hospital after being shot early Thursday near Avalon Park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded around 1 a.m. to the 1200 block of Blackwater Pond Drive, where they met with the man — identified only as in his 20s. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment.

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All parties involved were accounted for, no broader threat exists to the community and the man was in stable condition at last check, deputies said.

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No other details have been released.

Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of the shooting and not necessarily its exact location.


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