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Attempted Murder-Suicide Rocks Apartment Complex
16 Jun
Summary
- Triple shooting occurred at Saratoga Resort Villas Apartments.
- Victims identified as a mother and her teenage son.
- Shooter believed to be mother's on-again, off-again boyfriend.
Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Saratoga Resort Villas Apartments on Sheffield Circle, an incident believed to be an attempted murder-suicide. The event unfolded shortly after 5 p.m.
According to investigators, the shooter is thought to have shot a mother and her son before taking his own life. The suspect is reportedly the on-again, off-again boyfriend of the mother, identified as Vicky Pinkley. Her 18-year-old son, Mario, was also shot.
Neighbor Kassondra Buchanan recalled the harrowing moments when her son alerted her to injured individuals outside their apartment. She provided immediate aid, applying pressure to Mario's stomach and Vicky's neck while awaiting emergency services. Both victims were transported to the hospital and are currently in surgery.
Vicky Pinkley's condition is critical, and the shooter's identity will be released after next of kin notification. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is continuing to work to confirm the suspect's exact relationship to the victim.
