Two people were killed and six others were wounded in a shooting early Friday at a public Halloween celebration in Florida, police and local media said.
The Orlando Police Department said it was conducting an investigation into a shooting in the city’s downtown area. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith stated the victims were shot while hundreds were celebrating Halloween in public around 1 a.m., according to WTVT.
A 17-year-old male suspect was being interviewed by detectives, Smith said. Additional details were expected to be released at an upcoming police briefing.
The deadly shooting occurred during the crowded holiday festivities, shattering the celebratory atmosphere. Authorities have not yet provided information on the identities of the victims or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Law enforcement has launched a full investigation into the shooting, which resulted in multiple casualties at the public Halloween event. The community is now grappling with the tragic loss of life and the injured victims as the holiday celebrations turned deadly.
Police have assured the public that they are working to determine the motives and details behind this shooting.
