'One killed' in Florida shooting

hulaku · 11-06-2009, 02:02 PM

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At least one person has been killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an office building in Orlando, officials say.

The shooting took place on the fourth floor of the Gateway Center building at around 1130 local time (1630 GMT).

Dozens of ambulances, police cars and fire engines are reportedly on scene.
ABC News says FBI agents have also been despatched.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8347663.stm

RIP

RomanS · 11-06-2009, 02:06 PM

Terrible

RIP

News now reporting 2 dead, shooter still on a loose

muck · 11-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Something has been in the air this year. Or in the water.

Rest in peace.

beNder · 11-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Wow, my sister lives in Orlando. This world is going nuts man. The live report says there are still shots being fire.

kosse · 11-06-2009, 02:14 PM

According to an eyewitness on CNN the shooter is an old employee. The shooter is apparently still prowling around.

victis honor · 11-06-2009, 02:42 PM

just heard 17 dead in the office building in orlando, but this is dutch news jacking it from another source.

Migman · 11-06-2009, 02:44 PM

Two dead, 17 injured in shooting reported in downtown Orlando

Orlando Sentinel Staff

1:36 PM EST, November 6, 2009

A former employee of a business located in a downtown Orlando building where a deadly mass shooting took place today is suspected in the attack.

Two people are dead and at least 17 were shot in the incident, which took place about noon today.

The suspect, Jason Rodriguez, 40, is believed to be driving a silver, 2002 Nissan SUV with tag number D11UXR, Orlando Police spokeswoman Sgt. Barbara Jones.

Police think he is armed and still in the area.

The shootings took place in the offices of Reynolds, Smith & Hill, a transportation consulting firm, according to Ken Jacobson, a spokesperson for the company in its Florida headquarters in Jacksonville . "We understand the shootings did take place in our office," Jacobson said. "People were shot in our offices."

He said he had limited information but the company Chief Operating Officer David Robertson and Senior Vice President of Transportation Joe Debs left from the Jacksonville offices en route to Orlando early Friday afternoon.

Although Orlando police confirmed Rodriguez, who worked at the consulting firm, e said he did not know the identity of the shooter: "We don't know who would do this."

Rodriguez was previously employed by the firm, his former supervisor said.

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."

Steve Olson, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation, said one of the DOTs employees, a male, was in the building on official business and was shot.

He is alive and undergoing treatment. Olson would not elaborate on the injury or release the guy's name.

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.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/os-sh...,7958763.story

victis honor · 11-06-2009, 02:45 PM

change that into 17 hit of which 2 mortal.

CPLHUNTER · 11-06-2009, 02:49 PM

This is happening right down the street from me. Various local news sources saying 8 wounded or 1 or 2 killed.

Gunman still out & about.

Guessing he's in the building

I've never seen I-4 completely empty. Weird

T-5 Killer · 11-06-2009, 02:50 PM

Rest in peace.WTF is going on?

JJC · 11-06-2009, 02:51 PM

Sometimes I wish I'd live in a 3rd world country without world news. Too much horrible sht happens these days. RIP

CPLHUNTER · 11-06-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by T-5 Killer

Rest in peace.WTF is going on?

He's a former employee

Watch live coverage:

www.wesh.com

Migman · 11-06-2009, 02:54 PM

OPD detectives just gave a press conference stating there are total of six victims of which 1-2 are dead.

CPLHUNTER · 11-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Dont ya love Orl?

Migman · 11-06-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CPLHUNTER

Dont ya love Orl?

Absolutely. Especially east Orlando. Paradise on earth.

11-06-2009, 02:06 PM	#2
RomanS MP.Net photographer - Zenit Strong 111 Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 30 Posts: 10,516	Terrible RIP News now reporting 2 dead, shooter still on a loose

11-06-2009, 02:08 PM	#3
muck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loony bin, first floor, room 7-5-18 Posts: 5,097	Something has been in the air this year. Or in the water. Rest in peace.

11-06-2009, 02:08 PM	#4
beNder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Higher than high, feelin' just right Posts: 8,399	Wow, my sister lives in Orlando. This world is going nuts man. The live report says there are still shots being fire.

11-06-2009, 02:14 PM	#5
kosse a custom title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The realm of Finnish Viking Overlords!!1 Posts: 4,236	According to an eyewitness on CNN the shooter is an old employee. The shooter is apparently still prowling around.

11-06-2009, 02:42 PM	#6
victis honor Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 24 Posts: 498	just heard 17 dead in the office building in orlando, but this is dutch news jacking it from another source.

11-06-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
Migman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando Age: 23 Posts: 530	Two dead, 17 injured in shooting reported in downtown Orlando Orlando Sentinel Staff 1:36 PM EST, November 6, 2009 A former employee of a business located in a downtown Orlando building where a deadly mass shooting took place today is suspected in the attack. Two people are dead and at least 17 were shot in the incident, which took place about noon today. The suspect, Jason Rodriguez, 40, is believed to be driving a silver, 2002 Nissan SUV with tag number D11UXR, Orlando Police spokeswoman Sgt. Barbara Jones. Police think he is armed and still in the area. The shootings took place in the offices of Reynolds, Smith & Hill, a transportation consulting firm, according to Ken Jacobson, a spokesperson for the company in its Florida headquarters in Jacksonville . "We understand the shootings did take place in our office," Jacobson said. "People were shot in our offices." He said he had limited information but the company Chief Operating Officer David Robertson and Senior Vice President of Transportation Joe Debs left from the Jacksonville offices en route to Orlando early Friday afternoon. Although Orlando police confirmed Rodriguez, who worked at the consulting firm, e said he did not know the identity of the shooter: "We don't know who would do this." Rodriguez was previously employed by the firm, his former supervisor said. 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." Steve Olson, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation, said one of the DOTs employees, a male, was in the building on official business and was shot. He is alive and undergoing treatment. Olson would not elaborate on the injury or release the guy's name. 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. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/os-sh...,7958763.story

11-06-2009, 02:45 PM	#8
victis honor Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 24 Posts: 498	change that into 17 hit of which 2 mortal.

11-06-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
CPLHUNTER purify the soul Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Limbo Land Posts: 3,050	This is happening right down the street from me. Various local news sources saying 8 wounded or 1 or 2 killed. Gunman still out & about. Guessing he's in the building I've never seen I-4 completely empty. Weird

11-06-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
T-5 Killer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 28 Posts: 1,015	Rest in peace.WTF is going on?

11-06-2009, 02:51 PM	#11
JJC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,632	Sometimes I wish I'd live in a 3rd world country without world news. Too much horrible sht happens these days. RIP

11-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#13
Migman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando Age: 23 Posts: 530	OPD detectives just gave a press conference stating there are total of six victims of which 1-2 are dead.

11-06-2009, 02:55 PM	#14
CPLHUNTER purify the soul Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Limbo Land Posts: 3,050	Dont ya love Orl?