17-year-old found fatally shot inside Orange County neighborhood

A teenager was shot and killed overnight in an Orange County neighborhood.

Deputies said a 17-year-old was shot around 9 p.m. on 26th Street near Ria Grande Avenue.

The victim was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries, authorities said.

Local authorities have not released information regarding the identity of the victim, the motive for the shooting or whether any suspects are in custody.

The teen’s death marks the fourth fatal shooting of a teenager in Central Florida since Christmas Eve.

Just on Christmas Day, a 13-year-old was killed in another shooting, while a 15-year-old was arrested and charged with manslaughter for the event.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding any of the recent shootings to contact CrimeLine or the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Channel 9 has a team working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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