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Gunman opens fire on crowd in Orlando

Gunman opens fire on crowd in Orlando

ORLANDO, FL. (WFLA) — Surveillance camera video captured the moment a gunman struck opened fire on a crowd in downtown Orlando on Halloween night.

The 17-year-old shooting suspect injured eight people and killed two, Orlando police said. A ninth person was injured after being trampled.

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The video showed a large crowd gathering at a Halloween party near East Central Boulevard and North Orange Avenue. The suspected gunman pulled out a gun, turned and shot it into the crowd.

The crowd dispersed in the chaos, but police were able to track down the suspect. Police CCTV footage showed his capture and detention.

“I saw him shoot!” the officer shouted as he took the suspect to the ground.

Six people were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and were in stable condition, according to this report. According to police, the ages of the victims range from 19 to 39 years old.

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