‘Found the Bullet in Her Sippy Cup’: 5-Year-Old Shot in Orlando Road Rage (32806) – MANHUNT UNDERWAY

South Downtown Orlando (32806) – A 5-year-old girl was shot during a road rage incident on I-4 near Kaley Street in Orlando during rush hour on July 4, authorities confirmed. According to police, the bullet pierced the child’s sippy cup before striking her leg, narrowly missing a major artery. The young victim, identified as “Ariana,” is now in stable condition after undergoing surgery at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital. Orlando Police are searching for the suspect, believed to be driving a black Dodge Charger with tinted windows. Officials urge anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward as the investigation intensifies across Central Florida.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: 5-year-old girl shot during rush-hour road rage near I-4 in Orlando

• IMPACT: Bullet pierced child’s sippy cup before injuring her leg

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This child could have died,” — Chief Eric Smith, Orlando Police

• ACTION: OPD urges anyone with dashcam footage to come forward immediately

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
South Downtown Orlando (ZIP: 32806) — I-4 eastbound near Kaley Street exit

2. Community Connection:
“This hit too close to home. My own daughter uses that route every day.”
— Marsha Eldridge, local daycare owner

3. Visual Proof:

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WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
This is the fourth road rage shooting in Central Florida in the past month, reflecting a troubling rise in gun violence tied to traffic disputes as holiday congestion peaks.

DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:

Crisis Response

IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital: 92 W. Miller St., Orlando
» CrimeLine (Anonymous Tips): 1-800-423-TIPS
» Orlando Police Tip Line: 407-246-2979

OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“If you were driving I-4 near Kaley Street around 5:30 PM July 4, check your dashcam.”
— Lt. Jasmine Douglas, Violent Crimes Unit, Orlando PD

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Update Log

• 6:00 PM: Victim “Ariana,” age 5, is stable and recovering after surgery

• 7:15 PM: Suspect vehicle believed to be a black Dodge Charger with tinted windows

• 9:00 PM: Police reviewing traffic cameras, nearby gas station footage