Update 12:45 pm Friday:
Investigators are still on the scene. A deputy's truck is blocking off Explorer Rd.
Fox 4 has a reporter on scene who is working to get more information. This is a developing story and we will update it with new information as soon as possible.
UPDATE 10:00 p.m.:
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell says four suspects are in custody while two are on the run following a shooting during what authorities say was a Facebook transaction gone wrong.
Prummell says a shooting in Port Charlotte stemmed from a victim trying to buy something off of Facebook.
The victim and his brother met up with the supposed buyers near Nomad and Melville roads when their car was surrounded by six people, according to deputies.
Prummell says one suspect got in the backseat and grabbed the driver around the neck. He says two suspects pulled a gun and fired at least two shots during a struggle.
The victim was hit in the neck and rushed to the hospital. A suspect was also hit during the incident.
Four suspects are now in custody, but authorities believe two are still on the run. The sheriff's office warns they're considered to be armed and dangerous.
Deputies are working to identify the two remaining suspects and interview multiple witnesses.
Anyone with information or Ring camera video that could help with the investigation is asked to call the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
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UPDATE 7:51 p.m.:
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says some suspects are in custody, but deputies are working to see if more are at-large or involved.
Public Information Officer Gabriella Ruiz told Fox 4 there's at least one victim, but their condition is not known. It's also not clear how many people are in custody.
Ruiz says she believes more than one vehicle was involved. At the scene, our reporters could see a tow truck take one vehicle away from the area.
Deputies are still investigating and the shelter-in-place is still in effect, as of 7:15 p.m.
"We ask the community to stay indoors for their safety," Ruiz said.
The sheriff's office says this appears to be an isolated incident.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Deputies are asking people to stay indoors while they search for multiple suspects involved in a shooting.
According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies are currently on the scene of a shooting in the area of Nomad and Melville roads.
Deputies say they are searching for several subjects who were involved in the incident.
Authorities are asking the public to remain inside and report anything suspicious while the investigation continues.
The scene remains active with multiple law enforcement units responding.
Officials say they will provide an update once more information becomes available.
This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
