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Two arrested after overnight shooting in Edgewater neighborhood

Two arrested after overnight shooting in Edgewater neighborhood
Summary
Edgewater police say one person was injured in an overnight shooting near 26th Street and India Palm Drive, and two people were arrested. Detectives are continuing to investigate and are asking the public for information.

Police investigate shooting near 26th Street and India Palm Drive

Edgewater police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person injured and led to two arrests in the area of 26th Street and India Palm Drive. According to WFTV, the victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover. Authorities have not yet released the names of those arrested or additional details about what led to the gunfire.

The case remains active, and police said more information will be released as the investigation develops. For residents in the surrounding neighborhood, the incident is a reminder that even when arrests are made quickly, detectives still need witness statements and other evidence to piece together exactly what happened. Investigators often continue reviewing surveillance footage, physical evidence and interviews after an initial arrest.

The location is in a residential part of Edgewater, making the case especially relevant for nearby households concerned about overnight public safety activity. While officials said the injured person is recovering, the shooting adds to a broader concern residents often raise about violence occurring close to homes and neighborhood streets rather than in isolated commercial areas.

Police are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact Detective Sergeant Stephen Matthews at smatthews@cityofedgewater.org or 386-895-1809. Even details that may seem minor — such as suspicious vehicles, sounds heard before the shooting, or doorbell camera footage — can help investigators establish a timeline.

At this stage, authorities have not announced possible charges, a motive, or whether the people involved knew each other. That means residents should be cautious about rumors circulating on social media, where early reports can often be incomplete or inaccurate. The most reliable updates are expected to come directly from the Edgewater Police Department as the case moves forward.

For Edgewater readers, the practical takeaway is straightforward: this is an active local public-safety investigation with confirmed injuries and arrests, and police are still seeking information from the public. Anyone who was in the 26th Street or India Palm Drive area overnight and noticed unusual activity may have information that could be useful to detectives.

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