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Man in his 50s shot Wednesday night near Apopka, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night near Apopka.

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Investigators said they were called out to the shooting around 9:30 p.m. on Janet Street.

Deputies said a man in his 59s was shot and a friend drove him to a hospital.

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Investigators did not release his name but said he was in stable condition.

Deputies did not release what led to the shooting but said a suspect was detained.

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Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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