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Second person dies after shooting outside Florida Mall, deputies say

Deputies: Samuel Destin dies from gunshot wounds Saturday evening

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man who was injured in a shooting Friday night outside the Florida Mall died Saturday, deputies said.

Samuel Destin, 19, died Saturday evening of gunshot wounds from the double shooting, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Orange County deputies said Destin ran for help to the front entrance to the J.C. Penney and was found by a shopper before he collapsed.

When deputies rushed to the scene, they found another man, identified as Andrew Garland, 20, beside a car in the parking lot. Deputies said he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Destin was listed in critical condition and underwent surgery Friday night, deputies said. He was pronounced dead Saturday evening.

Deputies believe the shooting happened near the car but are not yet sure. Investigators said nobody heard any gunshots or saw any problems before finding the deadly scene.

Homicide detectives do not believe the double homicide was a random act, deputies said.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477 or the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-836-4357.


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