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Man shot Wednesday night in Orange County neighborhood, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a man is recovering after someone shot him in the Hunters Creek neighborhood.

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Deputies responded to Islamorada Drive near Sierra Vista Drive around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Channel 9 was there as they collected evidence outside a home on Islamorada Drive.

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Investigators said the 36-year-old victim was shot by a known suspect.

He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to be okay, according to OCSO.

Deputies said they have made contact with the suspect.

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Reporter Q McCray is working to learn the relationship between the suspect and victim and what led to the shooting.

Be sure to watch his live updates on Eyewitness News beginning at 5 a.m.

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Q Mccray

Q McCray, WFTV.com

Q McCray is an award-winning general assignment reporter.

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