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Video shows shooting that critically injured sanitation worker in Ocoee

Shooting investigated near East Silver Star and Clarke roads

OCOEE, Fla.Ocoee police released surveillance video on Thursday of a shooting that left a sanitation worker critically injured.

The shooting happened around 1:22 p.m. in a parking lot located at 1560 Silver Star Road, according to a news release.

The video shows a gray Volkswagen sedan pull up, and at least two people pointing guns out of the front and back passenger’s side windows and open fire.

Ocoee police said a man who works for a sanitation company was shot and found unresponsive on the ground. The victim was airlifted to a hospital and was last listed in critical condition.

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Police said the shooting does not appear to be a random act.

Video from the scene shows a man wearing a fluorescent vest lying on the ground next to a garbage truck.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Ocoee Police Detectives at 407-905-3160 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.



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