A mass taking pictures in downtown Orlando early Friday shook Halloween partygoers in terror. The incident occurred shortly after 1 am, as crowds stuffed the streets for Halloween celebrations. Native information outlet WKMG-TV reported that a number of folks had been shot, main to an intensive response from regulation enforcement.
Movies shared by Fox35 and different social media platforms present folks operating by downtown streets, whereas emergency autos and police automobiles flooded the scene. The Orlando Police Division confirmed the taking pictures in a press release on X (previously Twitter) at 2:17 am, indicating that officers are actively investigating the state of affairs.
“The Orlando Police Division is conducting a taking pictures investigation in Downtown Orlando. We’re nonetheless gathering data and interviewing witnesses,” the assertion learn.
The Orlando Fireplace Division can also be coordinating with police on the scene, which stays closely monitored as authorities work to safe the world.
As of now, no additional particulars on the variety of victims or potential suspects have been launched. The investigation is ongoing.
In one other assertion launched by Orlando Police division on X, Chief Eric Smith will present an replace to the media at OPD Headquarters at 4:45 am.
