BREAKING NEWS: Osceola County Sheriff's Office in Kissimmee investigating a gun-related homicide in Poinciana

Homicide in Poinciana, FL / Headline SurferHeadline Surfer graphic / Locator map of gun-related homicide in Poinciana under investigation of Osceola County Sheriff's investigaors.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

KISSIMMEE, Fla. --The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday to a report of shots fired in the area of Saint Tropez Court, Poinciana which resulted in a homicide.

Here is a synopsis of what occurred as described in an email media alert to Headline Surfer at 9:07 a.m. today (Sunday): "It was determined one victim was deceased on scene and a second victim was transported to a local hospital. Based on the current information, the incident appears to be isolated. As more information becomes available, an update will be provided."

Here is a synopsis of what occurred as described in an email media alert at 9:07 a.m. today (Sunday): "It was determined one victim was deceased on scene and a second victim was transported to a local hospital. Based on the current information, the incident appears to be isolated. As more information becomes available, an update will be provided."

No further details were released such as the identity of the homicide victim, where the shooting occurred or a possible motive. 

Anyone with information related to this case or any other similar incidents is asked to please call the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at 407-348-2222.

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