Tragedy Strikes at Orlando Halloween Celebration
A shooting at a public Halloween celebration in Orlando, Florida, left two people dead and six injured. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred downtown early Friday while hundreds were out celebrating. A 17-year-old suspect is currently being questioned by police.
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In a tragic turn of events, a shooting during a public Halloween celebration in downtown Orlando, Florida, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to six others. The incident unfolded early Friday as local authorities rushed to the scene.
The Orlando Police Department announced via social media that they were actively investigating the shooting. The chaos reportedly erupted around 1 a.m. when the downtown area was bustling with hundreds of Halloween revelers.
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith stated that a 17-year-old male suspect is under investigation by detectives. More details are anticipated to be released in an upcoming briefing.
(With inputs from agencies.)