Pine Hills residents speaking out against violence after three deadly shootings

Orange County, Fla. — In less than 12 hours three people were shot and killed in the Pine Hills community. The shootings took place at Caribbean Unity Club and Royal Place apartments which are just a half a mile away from each other.

One man who has grown up in the Pine Hills area is now an advocate for stopping the growing violence in his community. He stood near the Royal Place apartments after the shooting to encourage others in his community to get involved in stopping the violence.

“Instead of us just sitting at home and letting it keep happening we could all step up and do more.”

He went on to say that if the community works together they can make a positive change.

“More of us doing good will outweigh the negative on any day,” he said.

Orange County deputies are still investigating both of the fatal shootings that occurred today. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477.