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1 dead, 1 hurt after shooting outside Poinciana home, deputies say


An argument at a Poinciana home led to a deadly double shooting Friday night, according to deputies.

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In a news release Sunday, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies were called out to a report of shots fired in the area of Saint Tropez Court shortly before 8 p.m. 

When they arrived, OCSO said they found one person dead. The other shooting victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to be OK.

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Prior to the shooting, authorities said there was an argument which led to a physical fight inside the home. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said a man retrieved a weapon, confronted his cousin and a woman outside and reportedly shot them both, before leaving the area. 

Osceola County deputies said a warrant is being issued.  The investigation remains ongoing. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (407) 348-2222

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