The Orlando Police Department responded to a recent officer-involved shooting on Colonial Drive.
Earlier this month at approximately 2:42am, OPD officers responded to 221 East Colonial Drive in reference to a suspicious person reported to be beating on a victim’s door while armed with a gun.
Upon arrival at the studio workspace apartment, which was not intended for living purposes, officers met with the victim, located a few doors down. As officers proceeded down the hallway, they observed an open door.
The suspect emerged from the studio workspace apartment armed with an AR-15-style rifle.
Officers gave commands for the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect disobeyed and was subsequently shot, according to local law enforcement. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The suspect was a 62-year-old white male with a non-violent criminal history from another state.
The three officers involved were not injured and were placed on paid administrative leave. The officers did have their body-worn cameras on during the incident.
As with all officer-involved shootings, FDLE will conduct an independent review of the incident, that will be turned over to the State Attorney’s office. Additionally, the Orlando Police Department will conduct its own internal investigation.
