In a tragic incident overnight in downtown Orlando, two individuals lost their lives and six others sustained injuries following a shooting. A 17-year-old suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident, which occurred amidst Halloween festivities.In Orlando, a large crowd had gathered to celebrate Halloween when a shooting incident occurred, according to Florida officials.

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith reported that officers received alerts about gunfire at approximately 1 a.m. on Friday near Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue. They then observed another shooting taking place just a block away, close to Washington Street and Orange Avenue.

A total of eight individuals were shot in the incident, resulting in two fatalities and six others being transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where they are currently in stable condition.

According to Smith, the victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, are between 19 and 39 years old.

In connection with the second shooting, police apprehended a 17-year-old suspect. Smith mentioned that it is still uncertain whether the suspect knew any of the victims and indicated that authorities are looking into the motive behind the incident.

“The investigation is ongoing. We will keep you updated as more details emerge,” he stated.

This event took place on one of Orlando’s most bustling nights of the year, as noted by Smith. Between 50,000 and 100,000 revelers, many donned in costumes, filled downtown Orlando for Halloween festivities. Approximately 100 law enforcement officers were assigned to ensure safety at the event.

“The majority of individuals are there to enjoy themselves, but there are always those with varying intentions,” remarked Smith.

Andrew Bain, the State Attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, mentioned that his office hasn’t received the case yet. He indicated that, given the existing evidence, it’s possible the teen may face charges as an adult.

“There are several factors that might lead us to treat him as an adult, but we must first thoroughly investigate,” he stated at a press conference earlier on Friday.

This incident is part of a larger trend, marking one of at least 439 mass shootings in the United States this year, as reported by the Gun Violence Archive. This organization classifies mass shootings as events where four or more people are victims.

Six people were injured in a shooting incident that occurred during a Halloween gathering in Florida.

(This article has been revised to include additional details.)