HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. — Five people were arrested after a shooting on Friday evening that left a man in critical condition.
The victim is a 25-year-old man, according to Hardee County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Four of the suspects are facing charges for attempted-first-degree murder, authorities said.
Trinton Alexander Lee, Junior Louis, Zikevious Knowles, and Daniel Mabry also face charges for firing a weapon into an occupied vehicle, and using a two-way device to facilitate a felony. A fifth man, Jasiah Sison, is being held on a violation of probation charge.
The shooting occurred at SR 66 and S. Orange Blossom Blvd. intersection in Highlands County and was reported at 6:42 p.m.
Shortly after, a red Ford 500 seen at the shooting was located in Hardee County.
After allegedly fleeing deputies, the car crashed in Wauchula, and the five men inside were arrested.
According to HCSO, the chase could have become deadly if it hadn't terminated then. A 5K race with over 500 participants occurred just a few blocks away.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Highlands County Sheriff's Office at 863-402-7200 or via email at detectives@highlandssheriff.org.
