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14-year-old boy dies from injuries after Wednesday night shooting in Orlando, deputies say
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NOTE: Video above is previous coverageA 14-year-old boy is dead after a double shooting in Orlando on Wednesday night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.While deputies originally said the teen was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Huntington Green Court, officials say he succumbed to his serious injuries on Thursday night.On the night of the shooting, deputies say a second 14-year-old showed up to the hospital with a gunshot wound, but he is expected to recover, officials said in Friday’s update.Investigators say both teens were shot in the same incident, adding that they believe it was not a random act of violence.A young man who didn’t want to be identified believes we’re seeing several extremely young people involved in gun violence due to the people they’re associating with.”Try their very best to fit in with the older crowd, and unfortunately, that’s carrying firearms,” said the young man.Deputies have not disclosed any information regarding a potential suspect and say the investigation is still active and ongoing.A young mom was upset to hear that the victims were two boys, both only 14 years old.”I have a 10-year-old myself, and I try to teach him that violence is never the answer,” said Serenity Dupriest. “I think a lot of our young generation, don’t know any other way but violence to solve problems, they can’t talk it out.”Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
NOTE: Video above is previous coverage
A 14-year-old boy is dead after a double shooting in Orlando on Wednesday night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
While deputies originally said the teen was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Huntington Green Court, officials say he succumbed to his serious injuries on Thursday night.
On the night of the shooting, deputies say a second 14-year-old showed up to the hospital with a gunshot wound, but he is expected to recover, officials said in Friday’s update.
Investigators say both teens were shot in the same incident, adding that they believe it was not a random act of violence.
A young man who didn’t want to be identified believes we’re seeing several extremely young people involved in gun violence due to the people they’re associating with.
“Try their very best to fit in with the older crowd, and unfortunately, that’s carrying firearms,” said the young man.
Deputies have not disclosed any information regarding a potential suspect and say the investigation is still active and ongoing.
A young mom was upset to hear that the victims were two boys, both only 14 years old.
“I have a 10-year-old myself, and I try to teach him that violence is never the answer,” said Serenity Dupriest. “I think a lot of our young generation, don’t know any other way but violence to solve problems, they can’t talk it out.”
Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
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