Eight shot, 2 dead in mass shooting in downtown Orlando on Halloween

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith confirmed Friday morning that eight people were shot during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando.

Smith said two victims died, and six others were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police said a 17-year-old was taken into custody after the shooting.

“Halloween is one of our busiest nights of the year,” Chief Smith said.

Smith said around 100 officers were working in the area.

The shooting happened around 1:07 a.m. in the area of Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue.

The shooting happened as hundreds of people were in the area.

Police said the gunman ran off after the shooting, and another shooting happened near Washington Street and Orange Avenue.

Orlando police have released new videos showing the mass shooting in downtown Orlando

Officials with Orlando Health said they treated nine patients at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

One man and a woman are in critical but stable condition.

Four women are in stable condition.

Two women were treated and discharged from the hospital.

One man died at the hospital.

The other victim who died was not transported to the hospital and died at the scene.

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