Orlando Mass Shooting leaves 2 Dead, 6 Wounded During Halloween Celebrations; teen Suspect Arrested
At least two people were killed in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando, Fla., which was hosting a Halloween celebration Friday morning.
Gunfire erupted outside The Block, a nightlife area consisting of seven separate clubs, as hundreds of revelers were in attendance, many dressed for a cash-prize costume contest.
Police received reports of shots being fired around 1:07 a.m. at Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said during a press conference.
At least two people were killed in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando, which was hosting a Halloween celebration Friday morning.
A second shooting was reported at Washington Street and Orange Avenue, a block north, just minutes later.
Six others were wounded and rushed to local hospitals in stable condition. The victims’ ages range from 19 to 31