Orlando police search for suspect who shot man after a crash, robbery

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department is searching for a suspect who shot a passenger following a crash.

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Investigators said the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

According to a release, officers heard reports of a shooting and armed robbery on South Semoran Boulevard and Lee Vista Boulevard.

Police said the victim was in a car when an SUV rear-ended him. After the two vehicles pulled over, the passenger got out and spoke to the driver.

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Orlando police said a male suspect got in the victim’s car, stole his backpack, and fought the victim. But the suspect pulled out a gun, shot the passenger, and returned to the SUV.

The victim made it to a nearby parking lot, where police officers found him and tended to his gunshot wound, police said.

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The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said they do not have any information regarding the suspect, but they believe the shooter drove away in a gold Nissan Murano.

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See the car in the image at the top of this story.

If you have any information about this case, call OPD at 321-235-5300 or leave an anonymous tip with Crimeline Florida at 1-800-423-8477.

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