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Police: Man injured in shootout along I-4 near Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — One person was injured during a shootout along Interstate 4 near Orlando late Wednesday night.

Orlando police said a man in a Toyota pickup truck was driving on I-4 near the Conroy exit just before midnight when he was shot.

Investigators said the man then pulled over, drew his own weapon, and began shooting at the other car.

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The driver of the pickup was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound.

Police said the victim’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

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Detectives shut down the westbound lanes of I-4 for several hours while they processed evidence.

Police have not said what led up to the shooting or if they have any leads on suspects.

Investigators ask anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Orlando Police department or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.

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