A Windermere neighborhood was the site of a harrowing incident yesterday when Orange County deputies responded to a reported domestic shooting. According to WESH, the deputies arrived to find a woman with life-threatening injuries. The victim, whose name has not been released, was promptly transported to the hospital, where she was later reported to be in stable condition.
The situation rapidly evolved into a standoff, with the suspect believed to be barricaded inside a home. The ensuing law enforcement response forced road closures and traffic disruptions, impacting residents and the routines of those in the surrounding area, including parents trying to reach their children at Keene’s Crossing Elementary School. One parent, caught in the confusion, relayed to WESH, “Yeah, it’s been two hours already,” highlighting the challenges faced by those without direct lines of communication to their loved ones.
The elementary school was placed on a secure hold, a protocol confirmed by officials to ensure the safety of the students and staff. In a statement obtained by WFTV, the school reassured families, “all students and staff at the school are safe, and the police activity is unrelated to the school.”…