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UPDATE: 1 killed, 1 on life support after shooting in Osceola County, sheriff’s office says

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A man was killed in a shooting in Osceola County Monday evening, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

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It happened just before 8:20 p.m. in the area of Tampa Avenue. When deputies arrived on scene, they found two men with apparent gunshot wounds.

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One man was located in a vehicle and transported to the hospital. The sheriff’s office initially said the man taken to the hospital had died. However, they announced Tuesday they’ve since learned he was actually still on life support.

The other man was found on the ground and pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 18-year-old Asad Brinson.

The sheriff’s office is not identifying the surviving victim due to the active nature of the investigation.

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This story is developing. Please stay with WFTV as more information comes into our newsroom.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.

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