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Homicide investigation underway after man found shot in Orange County

Deputies thought they were arriving at an Orange County hit-and-run, but then found a bullet casing at the scene.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man who was shot while riding an electric scooter in Orange County has died and his death is being investigated as a homicide, deputies said.

Keven Padilla, 18, was found lying next to the scooter just after 1:30 a.m. Friday on Rio Pinar Lakes Boulevard near Curry Ford Road.

At first, deputies believed his injuries were crash-related, but later determined he had been shot.

Padilla was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center and was taken off life support Saturday.

Residents in the area said they believe the shooting may have stemmed from an argument.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CRIMELINE at 800-423-TIPS.

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