Shooting in Clermont FL Today:- A shooting incident in Clermont, Florida is currently under investigation by law enforcement after deputies responded to reports of gunfire earlier today.
According to initial information from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were alerted to a disturbance at a local Denny’s restaurant in Clermont, where multiple shots were heard and at least one person was struck and seriously injured.
Deputies say they arrived on scene after witnesses reported that shots were fired inside the restaurant before a victim was found on the ground. The injured individual was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, and authorities have confirmed that their condition is being monitored.
The suspected shooter fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and is currently being described in investigator updates as a short Hispanic male. Deputies from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from the area to establish a timeline of events and determine what led up to the shooting.
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages. They are urging anyone with information about the incident or potential leads on the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
At this time there have been no confirmed arrests, and authorities have not released the name of the victim. The department says they are treating the case with urgency and working closely with community partners to ensure public safety as the investigation continues.