EUSTIS, Fla. – A teenager was shot in the face at Sunset Island Park in Eustis around 6 p.m. on Saturday, according to police.
Eustis police said officers found the 17-year-old boy near the entrance of the skatepark bleeding from the face. Investigators said the boy was awake and able to speak with officers until an ambulance arrived.
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The teenager was transported to the Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to police.
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Officers said witnesses told police a person in gold van or SUV fired three shots and took off, driving south on Donnelly Street.
Witnesses said the vehicle was sitting in a parking space for 10-20 minutes near the entrance of the skatepark prior to the shooting.
Police have not provided any updates on the boy’s condition.
This is a developing story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.