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6 Orlando police officers who killed cop-shooting suspect cleared of wrongdoing
Read full article: 6 Orlando police officers who killed cop-shooting suspect cleared of wrongdoingA grand jury has cleared six Orlando police officers of any criminal wrongdoing in the 2023 death of a man accused of several crimes, including shooting two other Orlando officers.
Probation records detail Florida cop shooter’s final months
Read full article: Probation records detail Florida cop shooter’s final monthsTwo months before Daton Viel shot and wounded two Orlando police officers in August, a Florida Department of Corrections probation officer visited the Orlando home where Viel was living with his aunt.
From the thin blue line to punch lines: These comedians are standing up for injured officers
Read full article: From the thin blue line to punch lines: These comedians are standing up for injured officersIn early August, two Orlando police officers were shot and injured after questioning the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle. This week’s Getting Results Award winners showed support for their fellow officers and they did it with a laugh.
Second Orlando officer leaves hospital after being shot
Read full article: Second Orlando officer leaves hospital after being shotAn Orlando police officer was released from the hospital about two weeks after they and another officer were shot by a murder suspect they’d pulled over downtown, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Worrell disputes claim by DeSantis, Moody she was responsible for gunman’s release from jail
Read full article: Worrell disputes claim by DeSantis, Moody she was responsible for gunman’s release from jailThe shooting of two Orlando police officers was the most recent “major controversy” involving Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell that led to her suspension, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
‘Weak dictator:’ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bid
Read full article: ‘Weak dictator:’ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bidMonique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday morning outside of the Orange County Courthouse to address Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement of her suspension as Orange-Osceola State Attorney hours prior, saying it would not dissuade her from seeking re-election.
Gov. DeSantis announces suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique WorrellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday morning announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, effective immediately.
Orlando police officer shot in line of duty released from hospital
Read full article: Orlando police officer shot in line of duty released from hospitalOne of the two Orlando police officers shot during a traffic stop Friday night was released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, according to the department.
VIDEOS: Here’s how the man who shot 2 Orlando officers escaped UCF police weeks prior
Read full article: VIDEOS: Here’s how the man who shot 2 Orlando officers escaped UCF police weeks priorThree newly-released body-worn camera videos from UCF police shows how officers conducted their traffic stop, including how Daton Viel managed to elude them and drive away.
What we know about Daton Viel, the man who shot 2 Orlando police officers
Read full article: What we know about Daton Viel, the man who shot 2 Orlando police officersThe man killed in a shootout with SWAT after he shot and wounded two Orlando police officers had an extensive criminal history, according to police.
‘In good spirits:’ Orlando police chief updates condition of 2 officers who were shot
Read full article: ‘In good spirits:’ Orlando police chief updates condition of 2 officers who were shotOrlando police Chief Eric Smith said the two officers who were shot on Friday evening are “doing better” and are in “good spirits” during an interview on Fox News.
Gunman fled from UCF police weeks before shooting Orlando officers
Read full article: Gunman fled from UCF police weeks before shooting Orlando officersThe gunman who shot two Orlando police officers Friday night was recently stopped by police at the University of Central Florida, but managed to escape in his car as UCF officers tried to arrest him on a series of warrants, court records uncovered by News 6 reveal.
Orlando police aren’t naming officers who were shot, citing Marsy’s Law: What you need to know
Read full article: Orlando police aren’t naming officers who were shot, citing Marsy’s Law: What you need to knowThe names of the two officers, who were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, will not be released, according to police, citing Marsy’s Law, which gives crime victims privacy rights.
‘A very long night:’ Orlando police chief details search, investigation after suspect shot 2 officers
Read full article: ‘A very long night:’ Orlando police chief details search, investigation after suspect shot 2 officersOrlando police Chief Eric Smith detailed the search and investigative efforts to locate the suspect who shot two of his officers during a traffic stop.
Witness describes chaos when SWAT swarms Orlando hotel in search of suspect who shot 2 officers
Read full article: Witness describes chaos when SWAT swarms Orlando hotel in search of suspect who shot 2 officersA hotel guest among many evacuated at an Orlando Holiday Inn described the chaos when law enforcement swarmed the hotel in search of a suspect who shot two police officers.
SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop
Read full article: SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stopTwo Orlando police officers were shot and critically wounded late Friday during a traffic stop connected to a Florida homicide investigation, prompting a massive search for a suspect who was later located and shot to death, according to authorities.