KnightNews.com has learned from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office that a man in his 20s was robbed and shot Tuesday evening in the area of University Blvd. and Semoran — just about six miles east of the UCF campus.
The student, however, wasn’t from UCF but from Full Sail University. Deputies rushed to a nearby car dealership where the victim was found after they got the 911 call at about 5:15 p.m. to investigate, an OCSO spokesman said.
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“They learned that that the victim, a white male in his early 20’s, was approached by two black males driving a silver Chevrolet Monte Carlo as he walked on Driggs Avenue,” spokesman Jim Solomons said. “The passenger exited the vehicle and demanded property from the victim. When the victim attempted to flee the suspect fired one shot inflicting what has been described as a non life threatening injury. The victim has been transported to ORMC for treatment.”
Deputies said the suspects then drove east on University Blvd., in the direction of UCF, before they stopped them in the area of Forsyth and University Blvd. and found a gun they believe was used to shoot the college student.
On Wednesday, OCSO released the suspects names. The suspected shooter was identified as Ed Tavion Jamarious Wilcox, born May 22, 1992 and the suspected driver was identified as Deontye Scott, born October, 21, 1990. Both will be charged with attempted first degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery, deputies said.
KnightNews.com has reported in the past when law enforcement warned UCF students of the crime trend of college students being targeted on University Blvd. Check back for updates on this developing story.
