Orlando Double Homicide: Deputies Investigate

Two Dead in Orlando Shooting on Thanksgiving, Suspect in Custody

A tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday afternoon left two people dead and a man in custody, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.The incident occured as many were celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday,casting a somber shadow over the day.

Scene and Initial Response

Deputies responded to a report of a shooting shortly after 4:20 p.m. in the 600 block of Cedar Bend Circle. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. The man,reported to be in his 30s,was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, in her 40s, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The scene was instantly secured, with authorities establishing a significant presence. Witnesses described a heavy law enforcement response, including approximately a dozen Orange county Sheriff’s Office cruisers and a crime scene investigation van. Multiple areas were cordoned off with crime scene tape,indicating a thorough investigation was underway.

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Witness Accounts

The timing of the shooting, coinciding with thanksgiving celebrations, deeply affected those in the area. “I just came from Thanksgiving, and I see the police tape like this. I just assumed that it had to be something really bad as it wouldn’t be blocked off like this,” said a resident of the complex, identified as Latoya.

Another individual, Armando Garcia, who was visiting someone at the complex, expressed his dismay. “It’s pretty devastating to have that happen today on Thanksgiving,” he stated.

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Investigation and Suspect Information

A man in his 40s was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, the sheriff’s office confirmed. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name, but stated the incident appears to be domestic in nature. The victims have been identified as a couple, and the suspect was known to them. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with detectives working to determine the precise motive and sequence of events. The suspect is currently being held without bond and faces charges of first-degree murder. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has stated they do not anticipate further arrests in connection with this case.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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