On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, a shooting incident occurred in the Lockhart area of Orange County, Florida. Orange County deputies responded to the 2800 block of Sudman Way around 2:23 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found five individuals with gunshot wounds: four men and a 25-year-old woman named Stephanie Diane Cortes, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Among the men transported to the hospital was 21-year-old Torrance Jermaine Stover Jr.
Despite medical efforts, Stover Jr. succumbed to his injuries and was announced as the second fatality in the incident on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
The shooting is believed to be a targeted incident, according to investigators. However, it remains unclear whether any of the people who were shot might also be suspects in the case. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident and determining if there are any outstanding suspects.
In addition to the two fatalities, three other men were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, their conditions ranging from stable to critical. The investigation is ongoing, with deputies working to sort out the details and identify any potential suspects or outstanding individuals involved in the shooting.
