Eight people were shot, with two hospitalized in critical condition, at what is being described as a family gathering in Sanford, police said Sunday.<\/p>\n
Sanford Police reported that at 9:54 p.m. on Saturday, 911 received a call reporting a shooting with injuries at 10th Street and Poplar Avenue. \u201cResponding officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, with two victims listed in critical condition,\u201d the agency said in a news release.<\/p>\n
As of late Sunday morning, officials said the shooter or shooters have not been identified.<\/p>\n
The police said that it appears there was a family gathering on Poplar Avenue, when suspects began shooting into the crowd. Authorities said they believe the shooting was an isolated incident, although no arrests have been made.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur investigators are still working diligently to understand what caused someone to commit such a violent act,\u201d Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said. \u201cWe need our community to stand together, and if anyone has any additional information, please come forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about this incident to please contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org. Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous.<\/p>\n
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