Child shot after argument in Orange County neighborhood, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A child was hurt during a shooting early Tuesday in Orlando, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Deputies responded to West Jefferson Street near Mercy Drive just after midnight.

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Investigators said a group of kids was walking in that area when another group confronted them.

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There was an argument, and someone fired a gun, OCSO said.

One child was shot and taken to a hospital, but is expected to survive.

Deputies didn’t say how old the victim is or who the shooter might be.

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