Man in His 40s Hospitalized After Early-Morning Shooting at Downtown Orlando 7-Eleven Gas Station

Shooting reported around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday near East Colonial Drive

A man in his 40s was hospitalized early Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after being shot at a 7-Eleven gas station in downtown Orlando, authorities said. Deputies were called to the scene at about 3:30 a.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he was reported to have injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The shooting was reported in the East Colonial Drive corridor, in the downtown-adjacent area near Magnolia Avenue. A separate account from deputies described the incident as occurring in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven near the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Bonneville Drive. Authorities have not publicly clarified whether the references describe the same location or reflect preliminary information provided during the early stages of the investigation.

What authorities have confirmed so far

• The victim is a man in his 40s.
• Deputies responded at approximately 3:30 a.m. on January 28, 2026.
• The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• The investigation was described as active in the hours after the shooting.

Key details remain unknown

Investigators have not released information about a suspect, a possible motive, or the circumstances that led to shots being fired. Authorities also have not announced any arrests connected to the incident. It was not immediately clear whether surveillance video from the convenience store or nearby businesses has been recovered or is being reviewed as part of the inquiry.

No additional information about the victim’s identity, exact condition, or whether he was targeted was released Wednesday morning.

How the case fits into a broader pattern of late-night violence

The early-morning timing of the shooting aligns with a pattern frequently seen in convenience-store and gas-station incidents, where 24-hour operations can draw steady overnight foot traffic and occasionally become flashpoints for disputes. In the East Colonial Drive area, law enforcement has previously responded to overnight incidents involving firearms and violence, underscoring the challenges of policing high-traffic corridors during late-night hours.

Authorities emphasized that the investigation was ongoing, and additional details could change as detectives confirm timelines, locations, and witness accounts.

What to watch for next

As the investigation develops, key next steps typically include confirming the precise scene location, determining whether the shooter fled or remained nearby, interviewing witnesses who were present around closing or shift-change hours, and analyzing any available video evidence. Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for further updates.

Anyone with information about the incident may be asked by investigators to come forward through official law-enforcement channels.