In a recent incident in downtown Orlando, nine individuals were injured, and two fatalities were reported following a shooting. The victims, aged between 18 and 39, suffered various injuries, including gunshot wounds to the leg, foot, hand, and upper back, as well as a grazing wound to the head. One victim was also trampled during the chaos as the crowd dispersed.

This shooting marks the 18th homicide in Orlando for 2024, a stark contrast to the 34 homicides recorded at the same time last year. In response to the violence, the Orlando Police Department has ramped up its proactive measures, seizing 151 crime guns in downtown Orlando over the past six months and a total of 309 guns in the last year. To further address safety concerns and prevent potential retaliatory violence, police will increase their presence in the downtown area this weekend.