By Staff Reporter
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published July 4th, 2026
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Kissimmee: Police Search for Suspects After Employee Nearly Struck During Fireworks Theft
News Brief
- Location: Big Bang Fireworks, 3000 John Young Parkway, Kissimmee
- Incident: Reported theft of fireworks and attempted assault with a vehicle
- Suspects: Several Black males wearing all black clothing
- Vehicles: Pickup truck and sedan
- Status: Kissimmee Police and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office are actively searching for the suspects
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Fourth of July holiday shopping trip turned dangerous Saturday evening after a group of suspects allegedly stole fireworks from a Kissimmee business and nearly ran over an employee who confronted them.
According to preliminary information, officers with the Kissimmee Police Department responded to Big Bang Fireworks, located at 3000 John Young Parkway, after receiving reports of a theft in progress.
Investigators say several Black male suspects, all reportedly dressed in black clothing, entered the business and grabbed multiple handfuls of fireworks and other merchandise before fleeing.
An employee confronted the group outside the store. During the encounter, the employee told officers that one of the suspects attempted to run them over with a vehicle while escaping the scene. The employee was not struck.
Police say two vehicles were involved in the incident: a pickup truck and a sedan. Descriptions of the vehicles have not yet been released.
The Kissimmee Police Department and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office are working together to identify, locate, and apprehend those responsible.
No arrests have been announced at this time, and investigators have not released additional suspect descriptions.
This remains a developing story, and iSkyNews.com will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Source: Kissimmee Police Department & Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
This is a developing news story. Information is preliminary and may change as investigators release additional details.
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