WFTV.comNews
sponsor
Related To Story

Stolen SUV, Loaded Gun, Video Link Series Of Crimes

POSTED: 6:52 am EDT June 5, 2007
UPDATED: 5:50 pm EDT June 5, 2007

A stolen SUV, a loaded gun and a videotape obtained only by Channel Nine are linking a series of crimes overnight. Authorities said they suspect three teens stole an SUV, shot two men and led police on a chase through Orange County. Two of the teens are still on the loose.


SLIDESHOW: Teens Steal SUV, Shoot Two With Gun Found Inside

Moments before Aldo Moreno walked into the Marathon gas station on Conway and Curry Ford, surveillance video Channel 9 obtained shows a young girl walking out.

A police report shows, while the man went into the store, he left the key to his Dodge Durango in the ignition. Minutes later, it was gone and, with it, a .40-caliber handgun the man had left inside.

Fourteen hours later, the girl on video was in handcuffs and the Dodge Durango was beaten up. Orange County sheriff's deputies said, in the time that lapsed, the Durango was spotted at two drive-by shootings. In both cases, a victim was shot in the back.

At 1:30am Tuesday, deputies caught up to the SUV and alerted Ocoee police as they chased it through town. But when deputies threw out stop sticks, the move brought both suspects and police to a grinding halt.

Three Ocoee units crashed, injuring two officers, while the suspects ran. Only the 16-year-old girl, a reported runaway in the backseat, proved too slow to get away.

Two other juveniles escaped with the gun police wish they'd never laid hands on.

"More people are shot from stolen guns. If you have a gun, please don't leave it in your car unsecured," said Capt. Steve Lang, Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies have not yet provided the name of the young girl in custody or the charges against her.

Meanwhile, both shooting victims are in the hospital in stable condition. Both officers injured in the crash were released.


Strange News Photos

From brilliant to bizarre, this 99-photo slideshow captures a variety of strange news. New photos are added frequently, so prepare to be shocked and amused. Take A Look!

Top 10 Video

Paris Hilton
New to the list: Paris heads home with an ankle bracelet. This page is updated daily, so check out the best video clips from around the nation. More Details


Your Credit Report

FreeCreditReport.com Experts recommend checking your credit report regularly. See where your credit stands with a FREE credit report and score!

sponsor
sponsor
sponsor

Buylines

Eyewitness News 9 Desktop Alert

- Breaking News Alerts
- Severe Weather Alerts
Download the Eyewitness News 9 Desktop Alert - CLICK HERE - IT'S FREE

Back To Top

Cox TelevisionPart Of The IBS Network

© 2007, WFTV.
Click here for the privacy policy, By using this site, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement.
WFTV/WRDQ EEO Information Click here for advertising information.
See All Internet Broadcasting Sites

Site Map