Wide receiver for the Houston Texans, Tank Dell, injured in a shooting incident with 10 others; teen taken into custody.
Dell, who is 24 years old, is feeling upbeat after he received minor injuries during a shooting incident. His team shared this information through a statement on X, and mentioned that he has already been discharged from the hospital.
The statement further expressed their concern for Dell and his family, requesting for privacy at this moment. They also conveyed their thoughts and prayers for everybody involved in the incident.
Dell got caught in the crossfire during the shooting, with him having no link to the gunmen, as per Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma during a press conference on Monday afternoon. Sanford is approximately 20 miles north of Orlando.
The sheriff hasn't made a decision yet on whether the 16-year-old suspect will be tried as an adult. According to Lemma, nine out of the ten people who sustained injuries have been discharged from the hospital, with the remaining victim expected to be released soon.
The sheriff stated that the juvenile drew a 9mm handgun after a physical fight and started shooting. Authorities are still searching for another person who possibly acted in self-defense during the shooting.
"There were two individuals engaged in gunfire on both sides of the physical altercation happening," Lemma explained.
The sheriff praised a security guard who tackled the 16-year-old and handed him over to law enforcement. This action successfully turned a highly hazardous situation into a less severe one.
The event witnessed approximately 200 attendees, including Dell, who was invited by the organizers. Cabana Live, the venue, serves as both a public restaurant and bar and a location for exclusive events and parties.
The organizers had 10 armed security personnel present, Lemma revealed.
"There were ten security members at the entrance checking IDs and frisking people for weapons," Lemma stated.
Lemma expressed his uncertainty regarding how the 16-year-old infiltrated the gathering, and the investigation is still in progress. Also, the sheriff noted that the gun used in the incident was legally acquired in Miami back in 2018, but he's unsure of how the alleged suspect managed to obtain it.
Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, Dell got drafted by the Texans in the third round of 2023. His debut season was highly impressive, with him accumulating 47 catches and seven touchdowns in 11 games. However, his season ended earlier than expected when he sustained a broken tibia in December.
CNN's Steve Almasy contributed to this story.
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