Orlando Officer Identifies 26-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed

A 26-year-old man, Derek Diaz, was shot and killed by an Orlando police officer during a drug investigation. The officer believed Diaz was reaching for a gun. The incident occurred in an area known for gun crime, and the police chief stated that they were actively patrolling for troublemakers. Drugs were recovered at the scene, but no gun was found. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will lead the investigation, and the name of the officer involved has not been released.