SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – An investigation is underway after a person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting, Wildwood police say.
Around 6 p.m. Monday, officers responded to reports of gunfire near High Street and County Road 242. The incident involved a victim with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to a news release.
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Upon arrival, officers learned that two vehicles had fled the scene. One was described as a white passenger vehicle, and the other was a grey Nissan SUV. The grey Nissan was later seen speeding southbound on I-75. The victim found at the scene was initially in the grey SUV, police say.
Deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office later located the grey SUV in Webster. At the scene, officers discovered additional victims. One victim was critically injured and transported to a hospital, while another was declared deceased. Officers suspect there were two additional occupants who fled the vehicle.
On Tuesday, Wildwood police identified the deceased victim as 21-year-old Jermaine Jordan and the incident appears to be isolated.
Evidence, including ski masks and firearms, was collected from both scenes. The incident is believed to be an attempted robbery during a drug deal.
It is unclear as to how many individuals are involved and no suspects have been identified.
Residents are asked to check any cameras for footage related to the incident.
Any inquiries should be referred to Wildwood police. If you or someone you know has any information regarding this homicide, please call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Crimeline has a reward up to $5,000 for tips that may lead to an arrest.