10 Including NFL Player Injured in Sanford Shooting by 16-Year-Old

Ten individuals, including NFL player Tank Dell of the Houston Texans team, were transported to hospitals after a 16-year-old pulled out a firearm inside an events venue in Sanford and commenced shooting during a private gathering that happened at Cabana Live. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office reported this incident occurred shortly before midnight on Sunday morning when deputies, who were patrolling the area due to the large crowd present, heard multiple gunshots coming from behind the establishment followed by people fleeing in panic. All of those injured are expected to survive as their wounds appear non-life threatening, primarily affecting their legs. The 16-year-old suspect was apprehended and charged with attempted homicide, discharging a firearm on public property, display and use of a weapon during the commission of a felony, and possession of a gun by an underage individual according to court documents. Witnesses stated that this shooting resulted from a physical altercation inside Cabana Live before the suspect turned around with his 9mm handgun in hand and fired it at innocent spectators nearby. Security guards quickly subdued him before local deputies arrived at the location; consequently, officials detained and brought charges against him based on reports made available to them during further investigation proceedings after this disturbing occurrence that unfolded in Central Florida yesterday night left multiple victims seeking medical assistance. Cabana Live shared an update regarding the matter through its social media profiles disclosing every team member survived with only Tank Dell encountering a minor injury, and they are grateful for all of those who have expressed their concerns about this unfortunate event that took place at their establishment last night while authorities continue to investigate further.