A 17-year-old suspect was arrested, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said during a press conference early Friday, according to CNN. The injured victims were taken to hospital and are all in stable condition.
The shooter was quickly arrested as hundreds of police officers took to the streets of Orlando Thursday evening as part of Halloween festivities. The streets were crowded for the party when the teenager opened fire. According to the police chief, between 50,000 and 100,000 people gather in Orlando each year for Halloween. Particularly shocking videos are circulating on social networks. We decided not to relay them.
The suspect opened fire at a first location before fleeing, blending into the crowd. He fired again at another location, where the police managed to arrest him.
Authorities plan to charge the teenager to try him as an adult, Orange County State Attorney Andrew Bain announced, according to CNN.
The young man was questioned by police on Friday morning to try to determine his motive.
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