Young child among 3 people injured in shooting on Christmas Eve, Orange County deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County deputies are investigating a Christmas Eve shooting in which three people were injured, including a young child.

Deputies were called to the 9600 block of 5th Avenue in Taft just before 9:30 p.m. Friday for reports of gunfire.

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The sheriff’s office says their investigation is still in its early stages, but deputies on scene confirmed three people were injured, including a six-year-old child.

The sheriff’s office hasn’t not commented on the severity of the victims’ injuries.

No information on possible suspects or a motive for the shooting has been released.

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