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Police identify victim of Altamonte Springs shooting

By Jason Kelly
By Jason Kelly
Police have released the identity of the victim of a shooting on Maitlin Boulevard near Oranole Road in Altamonte Springs.
Police responded to a call of a shooting just before 10:00 p.m on on Thursday evening.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — According to police, Devin Jefferson, was heading southbound on Maitland Boulevard when he was approached by a car and shot multiple times. Moments after the shooting, Jefferson struck his white BMW into a light pole, then ran out of his car to call 911.

Police said Jefferson was shot four times and was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries, which were considered non-life-threatening.
Eyewitness News 9 spoke with a man who lives nearby and heard the shots
“It was so fast between the shots, him calling for help, and then hope arriving was literally within about a 5-8 minute period. It was pretty quick,” said the resident.
Police believe this was an isolated incident. They also said Jefferson didn't want to help them in the investigation process, but they're asking for the public's help in locating the shooter.
If you know anything about this incident, please contact the Altamonte Springs Police Department
Photos: Shooting in Altamonte Springs

Watch footage of the shooting scene below:

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Resident Roger van Wyngarden said his brother also called 911 after hearing the gunfire.
"Police were on scene so quick," van Wyngarden said. "You have no idea."

Altamonte Springs resident David Glass said it a shooting like this was very uncommon in that area of the city.

"You don't see this type of stuff happen in this area," he said. "So to see that happen is pretty scary."

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