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SUSPECT: Jason Rodriguez (DOB: 9/28/1969) Possible vehicle: 2002 Silver Nissan SUV (License Plate: D11 9UX)
Two Dead, Five Injured in Shooting at Florida High-Rise Office; Suspect Sought
Police in Orlando, Fla., are searching for a man who shot at least seven people in a downtown office building. According to initial reports, two people were killed and five others were transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Jason Rodriguez, 40, possibly a former worker at the building, was being sought by police in connection with the shootings. The suspect may have fled in a silver Nissan SUV, Fla. tag D11 9UX. “We’ve got everybody in one office, with the door barricaded with a chest of drawers,” one woman tells the Sentinal newspaper. “There are about 20 of us in here. We’re scared.” A witness told ABC affiliate WFTV that a former employee walked into the building and opened fire. The shooting comes one day after a massacre at Fort Hood where 12 soldiers and one civilian were gunned down at a military processing center.
Report: At Least 2 Dead, 8 Injured in Orlando Shooting
DEVELOPING: At least two people were killed and eight injured in a shooting Friday at an office building in Orlando, MyFoxOrlando.com reported. People are streaming out of an office building in downtown Orlando where officials say a shooter is on the loose. Orange County Sheriff’s Spokesman Jim Solomons says his department is backing up
Orlando police and they’re still looking for an armed man wearing a light blue polo shirt and jeans. The Legions Place office building in downtown Orlando was ordered on lockdown Friday afternoon as officers began a floor-by-floor evacuation. The Orlando Fire Department tells WESH-TV that at least eight people are injured. Interstate 4 is closed in both directions through downtown and a nearby school is locked down.
Two dead after shooting reported in downtown Orlando
Two people are dead and six are wounded in a mass shouting at an office building in downtown Orlando. Bodies were found on the 12th and 8th floor of Legions Place, a 16-floor building north of Colonial Drive. Only the 12th floor has been cleared. The shooter has not been found, said Deputy Chief Mike Droege of the Orlando Fire Department. “The building is not secure now,” he said. “It’s still unfolding.” Seven people were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center. One person complaining about chest pains was taken to Florida Hospital South. “They have not found the shooter to my knowledge,” Drudge added. They’re still clearing floor by floor.” Office workers are still inside. They have barricaded themselves inside and have received little information from authorities on whether it’s save to leave. One woman inside the building said they have been told the shooting possibly took place on the fourth or eighth floor. “We’ve got everybody in one office, with the door barricaded with a chest of drawers. There are about 20 of us in here. We’re scared,” said one woman who is inside the building. She asked her name and that of her business not be used because she fears for her life. “We’re watching TV, trying to see what is going on, but we really don’t know. We’re scared. We’re safe right now, but we’re scared,” she said. Officers with assault rifles are looking for a suspect with blue shirt and blue jeans. Many have their weapons pointed at the parking garage. There is a heavy police presence near Lake Ivanhoe and traffic is being diverted. Orlando police and orange county sheriffs deputies have blocked roads near the Orlando Chamber of Commerce and the Radisson hotel. All of the businesses between Marks Road south to Colonial Drive are evacuated. A witness has told WFTV that a man who previously worked in the building walked inside and opened fire. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has postponed a trip to see his son out of town and is monitoring the situation from City Hall, spokeswoman Heather Allebaugh said. Dyer is waiting for an update from police, she said. Check back for updates.
2 Dead In Downtown Orlando Office Building Shooting
Posted: 12:06 pm EST November 6, 2009Updated: 12:50 pm EST November 6, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. — Eyewitness News learned that two people were found dead after a shooting in a downtown Orlando office building Friday. According to Orlando Fire Department dispatch and Orlando police, eight other people were shot transported to a local hospital. Four people, police say, are described as ‘trauma red’ patients.The bodies of two people were found on the eight and tenth floors of the office building. The shooting happened at 1000 LEGION PL (see map) at the Gateway Center.Police say they are looking for at least suspect, but say its possible that there may be more.Due to the incident, I-4 at SR-50 is closed. Edgewater High School and Lake Highland Preparatory are on lock down.
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Orlando office building locked down after shooting
(AP) – 22 minutes ago ORLANDO, Fla. — Police have surrounded a Florida high-rise after gun shots were reportedly fired. The Legions Place office building in downtown Orlando was ordered on lockdown Friday afternoon as officers began a floor-by-floor evacuation. It was not immediately known whether anyone was hurt. A police spokeswoman didn’t immediately return a phone call or e-mail.
Report: Eight wounded after shooting reported in downtown Orlando
Eight people have been shot at an office building in downtown Orlando. Four of the eight are in trauma condition. The building is called Legions Place. Interstate 4 is shutdown eastbound. News outlets are reporting that two people are dead. Office workers are still inside. They have barricaded themselves and do not know where the gunman is. One woman inside the building said they have been told the shooting possibly took place on the fourth or eighth floor. “We’ve got everybody in one office, with the door barricaded with a chest of drawers. There are about 20 of us in here. We’re scared,” said one woman who is inside the building. She asked her name and that of her business not be used because she fears for her life. “We’re watching TV, trying to see what is going on, but we really don’t know. We’re scared. We’re safe right now, but we’re scared,” she said. Officers with assault rifles are looking for a suspect with blue shirt and blue jeans. Many have their weapons pointed at the parking garage. There is a heavy police presence near Lake Ivanhoe and traffic is being diverted. Orlando police and orange county sheriffs deputies have blocked roads near the Orlando Chamber of Commerce and the Radisson hotel. All of the businesses between Marks Road south to Colonial Drive are evacuated. A witness has told WFTV that a man who previously worked in the building walked inside and opened fire. A chopper is flying overhead. Officers have not released details about the incident. Commuters can expect delays. No other information was available. Check back for updates.
