One killed, another hurt in Sanford-area shooting; gunman at large, deputies say

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Monday afternoon shooting near Sanford left one man dead and another hurt, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Around 12:20 p.m., deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Gilbert Street in the Bookertown neighborhood.

They said they located two men with gunshot wounds.

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Both went to a hospital for treatment, but one victim died.

Investigators identified him as Brandon Kaisean-Elijah Harris, 29, of Winter Springs.

The other victim is expected to recover.

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Deputies said they were still working to track down a suspect in the case.

The sheriff’s office said while the shooting remains under investigation, detectives don’t believe it was a random act.

Investigators have asked anyone with information about the case to contact the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office at 407-665-6650.

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Tipsters can also call Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477), or text to **TIPS (8477).

Crimeline callers can remain anonymous and tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of $1,000.

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