Orange County

Gunshot victim found dead following car crash investigation

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway in Orange County after a car crash led to the discovery of a gunshot victim.

According to deputies, Orange County Fire Rescue responded to a crash near the intersection of Mercy Drive and Princeton Street around 4:45 a.m. on Sunday.

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While rescue crews were checking on the driver involved in the crash, they discovered that the driver had been shot.

The 39-year-old man was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.

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Deputies said they do not know where the original shooting occurred.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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If you have any information on this shooting, please call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Roads are back open at this time.

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