ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly shooting that occurred in Pine Hills is under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, which happened at the same location where a woman was found shot to death earlier in the day.
Officials say four people were shot during the latest incident. A journalist with Spectrum News 13 was killed along with a 9-year-old child.
The conditions of the other two victims were not available.
#Breaking — A Spectrum News 13 reporter and photographer were shot at the scene of a homicide investigation. One has died, according to the sheriff. https://t.co/xMCKBfUlO1
— Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) February 23, 2023
Deputies say 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses was taken into custody at the scene of the shooting.
This is 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, the suspect in a series of shootings today that left three dead, including a woman in her 20's a 9-year-old girl and a News13 employee. We extend our deepest condolences to all of their families. This is a sad day for our community. pic.twitter.com/whq8DfbmPR
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) February 23, 2023
It is believed Moses is the same suspect in the first homicide.
Watch the press conference below.
The deputies were initially present to investigate the discovery of a woman who was shot dead in the middle on Hialeah Street, in the 6100 block, at 11:17 a.m.
UPDATE: Sheriff Mina will brief the media at OCSO Headquarters at 7 pm. Arrive no later than 6:45. We will stream the update live here, and on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/kZY36KgqoS
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) February 22, 2023
This is a breaking news update.