OCOEE, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting outside a nightclub in Ocoee, where a Quinceanera was being held.
- Orange deputies: Man, 25, shot at a Quinceanera
- Miguel Gonzalez, 25, later died at area hospital
- Suspect ran from scene, is being sought
Deputies originally reported the shooting suspect is a 16-year-old boy, then later clarified he is an adult man.
Authorities responded around 11:45 p.m. Saturday to Club Fenix, at 2151 Ocoee Apopka Road.
Officials said the suspect arrived, unruly, and an argument started, which eventually led to the shooting. Miguel Gonzalez, 25, escorted him out and then the suspect shot him.
First responders rushed the victim to Advent Health Apopka and later airlifted him to Orlando Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert. The man died during surgery.
The suspect ran off, according to authorities. Officials searched the perimeter and brought in a K-9, but couldn’t find him.
The investigation is ongoing.