A death investigation is underway after a man was shot to death in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
- Man found shot on Mission Road
- Victim's father said he was at a party
- Investigators are trying to determine what happened
At 3:32 a.m., deputies responded to the area near Old Winter Garden Road and Mission Road after receiving reports of shot fired.
A man between 20 and 30 years of age was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
The victim's father said his son was attending a party with a friend when he was shot.
There are two crime scenes in the area. The first is a crash that occurred on Mission Road. Investigators say the victim was a passenger in the car. At the second crime scene, located just a few blocks from the crash, investigators found shell casings.
The Orlando Police Department is now handling the investigation and are trying to piece together what happened.
Officers are looking for a suspect but have not released any additional information.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (407) 254-700 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.