Halloween patrons were shook in despair by a mass shooting that occurred in Orlando early on Friday. As people poured into the streets for Halloween events soon after 1 am, an incident occurred. WKMG-TV, a local news outlet, reported that some people had been shot, which prompted extensive law enforcement action.
People are seen running through the streets of downtown while emergency vehicles and police vehicles flooded the landscape, according to videos shared by Fox35 and other social media platforms. At 2:17 am, the Orlando Police Department confirmed the shooting in a statement on X ( previously Twitter ), indicating that officers are actively looking into the matter.
In Downtown Orlando, the Orlando Police Department is looking into shooting incidents. We are still gathering details and questioning testimony”, the statement read.
The Orlando Fire Department coordinates with authorities on the field, which is closely watched as authorities work to secure the area.
No additional information on the number of subjects or potential suspects has been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
At 4:45 am, Chief Eric Smith will release the internet at OPD Headquarters in a separate speech from the Orlando Police Department on X.
