Active search for initial shooter after 1 dead, 2 hurt in Sanford block party, sheriff's office says

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Sanford, Florida
2200 block of Sipes Avenue in the Midway community
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Sanford Florida in Sanford, Florida: A Seminole County deputy shot and killed 27-year-old Marcus Barnett after the suspect opened fire into a crowd of hundreds at an unpermitted block party in Sanford early Saturday morning. Deputies had responded to the gathering in the 2200 block of Sipes Avenue in the Midway community of Sanford to disperse the crowd after receiving a noise complaint. Two women were also hurt in the incident, and the sheriff's office is searching for the initial shooter who shot through the crowd.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Marcus Barnett Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Active search for initial shooter after 1 dead, 2 hurt in Sanford block party, sheriff's office says | FOX 35 Orlando

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