Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Police in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A gunman who opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando killed two people and wounded seven others early Friday, authorities said.
Officers quickly arrested a 17-year-old male suspect, police Chief Eric Smith said during a briefing. Authorities have not yet determined a motive.
The shooter fired in Orlando's downtown bar and restaurant district around 1 a.m. Officers responded as costumed celebrants ran, and the same gunman then fired again about a block away, Smith said.
The seven wounded, who range in age from 19 to 39, were taken to a hospital and were in stable condition, Smith said. A 10th victim was treated after being trampled by the crowd as people fled.
