On December 24, 2023, a deadly shooting occurred in the Lockhart area of Orange County, Florida. Stephanie Diane Cortes, a 25-year-old woman, was among the victims and died at the scene. The incident took place in the 2800 block of Sudman Way, where deputies responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 2:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, deputies found Cortes deceased, along with four other men who had suffered gunshot wounds.
These men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were hospitalized in various conditions ranging from stable to critical.
In the aftermath of the shooting, investigators identified Cortes as the female victim who died at the scene. Later, on December 26, 2023, it was announced that a second victim, 21-year-old Torrance Jermaine Stover Jr., had also succumbed to his injuries.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has indicated that the shooting is believed to be targeted, although it remains unclear whether any of the people who were shot might also be suspects in the case. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are still sorting out the details and determining if there are any outstanding suspects.
The shooting has resulted in a significant law enforcement response, with the case still under active investigation as of the latest reports.
