Orlando, Florida: A multiple shooting incident in the Gateway Office Building @ 1000 Legion Place near I-4. At least 18 people have been shot at the 17 floor luxury office building, which is currently on lock down by police. There are 2 confirmed dead. Reports began at 11:00 AM, when 911 calls were made. Police are presently searching for the shooter floor by floor. Evacuations are under way. One person found dead on the 8th floor, and another on the 12th floor. More information will follow.
Another body has been found in a car on the ground floor.
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*17 people have been shot. Culprit (Suspect) Light-skinned Hispanic Man said to be wearing light blue polo shirt and blue jeans. A body was found in a car on ground floor of the building. All injured have been transported to area hospitals.
Nearby schools are also on lock-down. 2 people are confirmed dead.
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*The suspect was identified as Jason Rodriguez. Date of birth: 9/26/69. He was possibly a former employee in the building.
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Apparently the shooter was known by some people at the building.
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A news conference was held and a picture of the suspect was shown by Orlando Police Dept. There were 5 victims transported to ORMC, less than 10 people were shot.
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*Injuries of victims were diagnosed as surgical, not life threatening critical injuries. So far ORMC, reports only 4 victims at the hospitals.
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The shooter is identified as Jason Rodriguez, a former employee of Smith, Reynolds and Hills (an Engineering firm) at suite 800 of the Legion Tower Building. The 40 year old suspect may have gotten away in a silver colored Nissan SUV, license plate Number D119UX.
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Coverage of the shooting continues around the Lake Ivan Hoe area of Orlando, Florida.
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Jason Rodriguez has surrendered at the Howell Apts. on Curry Ford Road in Orlando.
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Orlando Police Dept/ Chief Val Demings: There were 6 Victims; One confirmed fatality, 5 wounded. The gun man has been apprehended at his Mother's residence (Howell Brooks Apartments) by the Orlando P.D. SWAT team without a struggle. Police were on the scene within a minute of the initial 911 distress call.
The suspect Jason Rodriguez was employed at Smith, Reynolds & Hills and terminated in 2007.
The suspect Jason Rodriguez was employed at Smith, Reynolds & Hills and terminated in 2007.
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Finally, only one person was killed, 4 wounded individuals were taken to area hospitals.
The SWAT team saw the gunman through the window of his mother's apartment off Curry Ford Road; The shooter Jason Rodriguez has surrendered to Orlando Police Dept. SWAT team without a struggle.
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A witness on the scene named Aysha, stated that the suspect arrived at the Howell Brooks Apts. hastily, then ran into an apartment in a building; soon afterwards the police arrived who then rammed the gunman's vehicle. The female tenant (who was thought to be his mother) where Jason Rodriguez was arrested was not his mother. This woman did however call the police which enabled the arrest.
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