Downtown Orlando shooting live updates: Large police presence in Orlando

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4:45 Orlando police press conference

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Original story

There is a large police presence in downtown Orlando after a shooting was reported early Friday morning.

Orlando police confirmed in a 2:17 a.m. post on X that they were investigating a shooting downtown, where hundreds of people were expected to celebrate Halloween.

“The Orlando Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation in downtown Orlando,” Orlando police said in a statement.

“We are still gathering information and interviewing witnesses,” police said. “We will have more information later this morning.”

No other details were immediately released, including whether anyone was injured or whether police were looking for possible suspects. Orlando Fire Department referred Orlando Police.

A shooting was reported around 1:07 a.m., according to the Orlando Police Department’s dispatch website.

Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Orlando where people were celebrating Halloween.

FOX 35’s cameras, which overlook parts of downtown, captured a large police presence along Orange Avenue and Central Avenue, near Wall Street Plaza, where there are several bars, clubs and restaurants.

From a vantage point, crowds can be seen walking across Orange Avenue, not uncommon for a holiday weekend in downtown Orlando. Moments later, crowds of people suddenly start running.

Several police officers are then seen running in the opposite direction.

People run after reported shooting in downtown Orlando

Orlando police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning in downtown Orlando, where hundreds were celebrating Halloween. A FOX 35 camera overlooking Wall Street showed a massive crowd running shortly after 1 p.m. 1, followed by the police who ran in the opposite direction.

Congressman Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida’s 10th district, posted a brief message on X urging people to stay away from downtown. He mentioned reports of several people affected. Police have not confirmed whether anyone was injured in the shooting.

This is a breaking news situation. Stay with FOX 35 News for updates.