TAVARES, Florida—A man was shot multiple times early Sunday, causing AdventHealth Waterman Hospital to be placed on lockdown, according to Tavares Police Department.
Marcus McGowan, 28, was dropped off by two females at the hospital with four gunshot wounds to his arms and legs, Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri told Inside Lake. He is expected to survive. Police have identified the females who dropped him off, an EPD detective close to the investigation told Inside Lake.
The shooting caused AdventHealth Waterman Hospital to be placed on lockdown, TPD Public Information Officer Courtney Sullivan told Inside Lake. Lockdowns are a precautionary measure, commonly used following shootings and other violent crimes.
The lockdown began shortly before 3:30 a.m. and lasted less than an hour, Sullivan said.
EPD is investigating the shooting, and McGowan is not being very cooperative, Capri said. He told detectives he was walking down County Road 44 near Alee Academy when two cars, a Ford Taurus and a black Chevrolet Camaro stopped, an individual jumped out and shot him.
Police are asking anyone with information to call EPD detectives at 352-357-4121.
