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Man shot in Vero Beach; deputies identify suspect

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Posted at 5:07 PM, May 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-24 18:34:20-04

A man was shot at least two times Sunday in Vero Beach.

Deputies in Indian River County have identified a suspect and are working to secure a warrant to make an arrest.

The shooting took place at 11:54 a.m.

Deputies are unsure of the exact location that the shooting took place, but the victim was found outside of Jackie's Sandwich Shop in the 5400 block of 45th Street.

A motive for the shooting is currently unknown.

The victim was flown to a trauma center with serious injuries and is expected to survive.