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A man was injured in a shooting near the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando. The victim, who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect, who is known to the victim, is currently at large. The Orlando Police Department stated that there is no immediate threat to the public, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Orlando Police Department is searching for a person of interest in connection with a murder that occurred on Palmer Street and Summerlin Avenue on July 8. The police released a video showing the individual sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle and are asking for the public's help in identifying him. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimeline, and a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for tips leading to an arrest.
The body of an 85-year-old man, Luis Alvarado, who had been missing for a week, was found by Orlando police in a wooded area behind a Walmart Supercenter. Alvarado, who depended on life-sustaining medications, was last seen leaving his apartment on July 30. The police do not suspect foul play in his death.
The Orlando Police Department has released the body-worn camera video of the police shooting that resulted in the death of Derek Diaz, 26. The family of Diaz has been calling for the release of the video since the shooting on July 3. The video shows Diaz sitting in his car when officers approached him, suspecting possible drug activity. Officer Jose Velez shot Diaz within a minute of their interaction, believing he was reaching for a gun. However, no gun was found at the scene. Diaz's family is demanding justice and a fair investigation, while legal experts question the reasonableness of the officer's conduct. The incident is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and if charged, it could be second-degree murder.
The Orlando Police Department has released the body-worn camera video of the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Derek Diaz. The shooting occurred during a drug investigation when an officer perceived Diaz to be reaching for a gun. However, no gun was found in the car. The police department expressed condolences to the Diaz family and emphasized the need for a thorough and transparent investigation, which includes witness testimony and evidence collection. The officer involved has been with the department for three years. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family.
The Orlando Police Department has released bodycam footage of the July 3 shooting of Derek Diaz, a 26-year-old man suspected of drug activity. Diaz was shot by an officer after allegedly making a movement towards his right side, possibly reaching for a gun. He later died at the hospital. The release of the footage comes after Diaz's family demanded transparency from the police department. The officer involved is on administrative leave, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation.
An Orlando police officer, Alexander Shaouni, has been relieved of duty after being caught on body camera in an altercation with a Seminole County Sheriff’s deputy over speeding. Shaouni was on his way to work when the deputy saw his marked patrol car speeding at 80 mph in a 45 zone with no emergency lights or sirens activated. Shaouni is facing charges of reckless driving, resisting an officer, and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer with their lights and sirens activated.