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2 dead, 6 hurt in shooting at downtown Orlando in the middle of Halloween event, regional media say

Two people passed away and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown area of Orlando, Florida in the middle of Halloween festivities, numerous local U.S. media reported on Friday, including that a teenage suspect had been arrested.

Individuals in Halloween outfits stood in the incident location as emergency workers addressed casualties laying in the street a video posted on Instagram, validated , revealed.

The hurt people were taken to health center and are stable, regional media stated.

The shooting occurred late during the night within Orlando's. entertainment district where numerous people were commemorating. Halloween.

Orlando Authorities Chief Eric Smith told an interview that. the alleged gunman, a 17-year-old kid, had been apprehended, CNN. reported.

He is being interviewed by investigators, Chief Smith said.

He pretty much strolled into downtown, walked into the street. and did what he did, local U.S. media Fox 13 Tampa Bay said,. estimating the cops chief.

The Orlando police department had actually formerly stated in an X. post that it was performing a shooting investigation in Downtown. Orlando. The department did not immediately respond to a. Reuters' request for comment.

(source: Reuters)