Teen driver shot after suspect opens fire on vehicle in Fruitland Park; police seek information

The Brief

  • A shooting took place on Friday, Sept. 19, in the area of U.S. Highway 27/441 and Register Road in Fruitland Park.
  • One person was injured when an unknown car with an unknown suspect shot at them while driving.
  • Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to call the Fruitland Park Police Department (FPPD) at (352) 360-6655.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. One person was injured in a Fruitland Park shooting last week when police say a vehicle opened fire on another vehicle without provocation.

What led to the shooting?

What we know:

The Fruitland Park Police Department (FPPD) responded to reports of a shooting around 10:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the area of U.S. Highway 27/441 and Register Road.

Through an investigation, officials determined the shooting began while two vehicles were traveling northbound on U.S. 27/441 near South Register Road.

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