A man was fatally shot following an altercation inside ETS Gaming, a Sanford business, early Saturday morning. Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Eugenio Nicolas Bolainez Vanegas. The incident is currently under investigation, with authorities stating it stemmed from an isolated fight within the establishment.
Key Takeaways
- A man was killed in a shooting at ETS Gaming in Sanford.
- The shooting occurred after an altercation inside the business.
- The victim has been identified as Eugenio Nicolas Bolainez Vanegas, 44.
- The business owner expressed deep sadness and is considering closing the establishment.
- The investigation is ongoing.
Details of the Incident
Sanford Police responded to a report of a person shot at ETS Gaming, located at 1821 Lee Ave., around 5:45 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 44-year-old male victim, later identified as Eugenio Nicolas Bolainez Vanegas, who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have indicated that the shooting was the result of an isolated altercation that took place inside the gaming business. The specific details of the fight that led to the shooting have not yet been released.
Business Owner’s Reaction
Elijah Ussery, the owner of ETS Gaming, described the death as "tragic." He stated that he was not present at the business when the shooting occurred and did not know the victim. Ussery mentioned that he was informed the individuals inside were simply listening to music when the incident unfolded.
Ussery, whose business caters to gamers with consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, virtual reality headsets, and tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons, expressed his profound sadness. He indicated that the shooting would likely lead to the permanent closure of his establishment.
Adding to the circumstances, Ussery noted that the business did not have video surveillance operational at the time due to a lapse in payment to an online vendor. Investigators are expected to seek video footage from neighboring businesses to aid in their inquiry.
Ongoing Investigation
The Sanford Police Department is actively investigating the fatal shooting. They are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and contact the Detective Division.
