Two Dead, Six Injured in Orlando Halloween Shootings
Two Dead, Six Injured in Orlando Halloween Shootings

Two Dead, Six Injured in Orlando Halloween Shootings

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During Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, a 17-year-old gunman opened fire, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries among a crowd of 50,000 to 100,000 revelers. The shootings occurred shortly after 1 a.m. near Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue, with a second incident happening minutes later nearby, prompting a swift police response that led to the suspect's arrest. The victims, aged between 19 and 39, were hospitalized, with some reported to be in critical condition. Authorities recovered a handgun at the scene, and the suspect, previously arrested for grand theft, may face charges as an adult. The police chief commended the officers for their rapid action during the chaos. The motive for the shootings remains under investigation.

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