ORANGE CITY, Fla. — The Orange City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at Market Place Plaza on June 6, 2026.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance that escalated into gunfire at approximately 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, a 46-year-old male was found with a gunshot wound.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the lower back and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and the suspects, who were strangers, engaged in a verbal altercation in the parking lot before the shooting.
During the altercation, a male passenger of a vehicle fired at the victim, striking him. The suspects fled the area immediately following the shooting.
The suspects left in a black four-door Mazda. The shooter is described as a Hispanic male, and the driver is described as a white female.
The case remains an active investigation.
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