A quiet afternoon in Ocoee turned tense Thursday when reports of gunfire sent police rushing to Prairie Lake Park. Officers searched the park and nearby neighborhoods but did not find any victims, and Ocoee police say the case is still very much open.
According to the West Orange Times & Observer, officers were called to Prairie Lake Park on Hackney Prairie Road at about 3:45 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Police told the paper that officers canvassed the park and surrounding areas but came up empty on victims. No arrests have been announced, and officials have not released any details about possible suspects.
Where It Happened
Prairie Lake Park, at 2075 Hackney Prairie Road, is listed on the City of Ocoee’s parks page as a public park with courts, a playground and lakeside trails. The city notes that the park is open daily until sunset and asks residents to report any suspicious behavior to the Ocoee Police Department at 407-905-3160.
Police Response and How to Help
The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking anyone who might have seen or heard something to contact the department. As reported by the West Orange Times & Observer, tips can be called in to Ocoee Police at 407-905-3160. Officials say they will keep following leads and plan to update the public as the probe continues…