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Man shot while walking down Orange County road

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was shot while he was walking down a sidewalk, Orange County deputies said.

Investigators said the man was walking along North Lane near Robbins Avenue at about 1 a.m. Friday when he was shot in the leg.

The 19-year-old was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he is expected to survive.

"There was no exchange of words. The suspect just pulled a gun out and shot at the victim and took off on foot," said Lt. Paul Hopkins of the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies used a helicopter and K-9 to look for the shooter, but did not find the person.