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Police respond to deadly shooting near Sanford bar

SANFORD, Fla. — Investigators are at the scene of a deadly shooting in Sanford.

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Officers and detectives gathered early Thursday along French Avenue near 10th Street.

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A Channel 9 news crew on scene reported police tape in the area of George’s Tavern.

Drone 9 saw what appeared to be investigators collecting evidence behind the business.

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The Sanford Police Department told WFTV that it expected to release more details about the deadly shooting later on Thursday morning.

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