All articles tagged with #orlando police
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
A manhunt is underway in Orlando after a suspect opened fire on two police officers who were responding to a robbery report. The officers returned fire, but the suspect managed to escape. The culprit, described as a Black man with a slender build, is considered armed and dangerous. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will be investigating the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
Orlando police Chief Eric Smith provided details on the search and investigation following the shooting of two officers during a traffic stop. The suspect, 28-year-old Daton Viel, with an extensive criminal history, shot the officers before carjacking another vehicle and fleeing. After a pursuit, Viel barricaded himself in a hotel room and refused to surrender. SWAT officers eventually shot and injured the suspect. The officers are expected to recover, and multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the manhunt.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
Two Orlando police officers were shot and critically wounded during a traffic stop connected to a homicide investigation. The officers were investigating a vehicle wanted in connection to a homicide in Miami when one person opened fire, striking the officers. One of the assailants then carjacked a driver, leading to a vehicle pursuit. A massive search is underway for the two culprits, and multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the investigation. The names and conditions of the officers have not been released.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
Orlando police shot and killed a man during a drug investigation in a hot-spot for gun crime. The suspect was believed to be reaching for a gun, prompting an officer to shoot. No gun has been found in the car, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will be leading the investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 35 Orlando
An Orlando police officer, Alexander Shaouni, was pulled over by a Seminole County sheriff's deputy for allegedly speeding and refused to pull over, stating that he was going to work. Shaouni was charged with reckless driving, resisting an officer, and fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer. He has been relieved of duty pending an investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Orlando Sentinel
An Orlando police officer, Alexander Shaouni, has been charged with fleeing a traffic stop after driving 80 mph in a 45 mph zone without his siren or emergency lights on. Shaouni refused to hand over his driver's license and fled the scene with his lights flashing. He has been relieved of duty and is facing criminal charges and an internal investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A Florida sheriff's deputy stopped an Orlando police officer for allegedly speeding in a marked police SUV. The officer, Alexander Shaouni, refused to provide his driver's license and drove off with the cruiser's flashing lights on. Shaouni was later arrested and charged with misdemeanor crimes including speeding, reckless driving, resisting an officer, and felony fleeing from law enforcement. The Orlando Police Department has relieved Shaouni of duty pending investigations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
Three people, including two children, were killed in a shootout between Orlando police and a domestic violence suspect identified as Lacorvis Tamar Daley, who also died. The victims were identified as Carole Fulmore, Damionna Reed, and Cameron Bouie. The officers involved were not injured and will be placed on paid administrative leave as investigations are conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the State Attorney's Office, and the Orlando Police Department. Body camera footage will be released within 30 days.