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Clues sought after woman in Orlando crash found suffering from gunshot wound

Victim now in critical condition

ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman was downgraded to critical condition Wednesday, a day after she was found suffering from a gunshot wound following a crash in Orlando, police said.

Orlando police said officers responded to the crash at Orange Center Boulevard and South Ohio Avenue and realized the driver had been shot.

The woman, in her 30s, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center in serious condition. Police later said her condition had deteriorated.

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Authorities said the shooting happened about a block from the crash, but the motive is not known.

Police said detectives are reviewing evidence, including surveillance video from the surrounding area, and interviewing witnesses.

The Orlando Police Department is asking businesses and residents to review surveillance systems for video from 2-2:30 p.m. on October 13 in the area of Orange Center Boulevard and Ohio Avenue.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300.

Police initially said the woman was in her 20s.