BUNNELL, Fla. – A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Bunnell Saturday night, according to the Bunnell Police Department.
Police said around 10:25 p.m., officers and deputies responded to a report of a man shot on E. Drain Street. When they arrived, they rendered life-saving measures to the man while securing the area for medical responders to arrive.
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The victim was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries by the TraumaOne South helicopter based in St. Augustine, police said.
Early investigation indicates a fight broke out on South Anderson Street, and soon after, shots were fired and several people ran away or left in their cars, according to police.
It is not clear if the gunshot victim was involved in the fight or if he was an intended target of the shooting.
The last update from police indicated the man was in critical condition.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Bunnell Detective Sergeant Groth at (386) 600-7950 or CrimeStoppers at (888) 277-TIPS (8477).
Author’s Note: A previous version of this story stated the victim was 20 years old. An updated press release from Bunnell police indicated the victim is 19 years old.