Man Opens fire in an Orlando Office Building
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via Foxnews http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/110609-shooting
Florida authorities have launched a manhunt for a gunman believed to be on the loose after a shooting Friday at an Orlando office building that reportedly killed at least two and wounded eight.
Authorities have identified the alleged gunman as Jason Rodriguez, 40, a former employee at the office building. He is believed to be wearing a light blue polo shirt and jeans.
Rodriguez remains at large. He is considered armed and dangerous. Police say he might be driving a 2002 silver Nissan SUV with Florida license plates D11 9UX.
"I would consider him armed and dangerous," Orlando police spokeswoman Barbara Jones said.
She said at least five people were taken to a hospital and another had chest pains but did not go to the hospital. Orlando Regional Medical Center said four people were being treated in the emergency department.
Orlando Fire Department District Chief Michael Droege said an unknown number of people were still in the building and could be injured. He said the special tactics police team was still trying to pull people out.
"The building is not secure now," Droege said. "It's still unfolding."
She confirmed witnesses told police the shooting started at Reynolds Smith & Hill, a transportation engineering consulting firm in the building.
Police said there were at least six victims, but would not specify how many were killed or wounded. There have been reports that two people died and eight were wounded.
MyFoxOrlando has reported two dead and four wounded.
The FBI has joined police in the manhunt.
They are in the process of thoroughly searching the perimeter of the office building. They could not confirm that the building had been completely searched.
Gerry Gilgo, who works on the floor where the shooting occurred, told The Associated Press she was meeting a co-worker at the elevators for lunch.
"She yelled, 'There are gunshots! There are gunshots! Get back in your office,"' Gilgo said.
Will Halpern, an attorney works on the building's 17th floor, was among the last group to be evacuated. He said the lobby was filled with about 20 officers in SWAT gear, carrying assault weapons, ready to search.
Interstate 4 was closed in both directions through downtown and nearby schools were locked down.
Rows of ambulances lined up outside the building as police snipers took up positions around the building and officers on foot and horseback searched the area.
Police said they do not know the motive behind the shootings.
Police asked community members to keep their eyes open for the suspect.
***My BA Ladies and gentleman in the Orlando area be safe as you venture home today, my prayers are with you all***
Florida authorities have launched a manhunt for a gunman believed to be on the loose after a shooting Friday at an Orlando office building that reportedly killed at least two and wounded eight.
Authorities have identified the alleged gunman as Jason Rodriguez, 40, a former employee at the office building. He is believed to be wearing a light blue polo shirt and jeans.
Rodriguez remains at large. He is considered armed and dangerous. Police say he might be driving a 2002 silver Nissan SUV with Florida license plates D11 9UX.
"I would consider him armed and dangerous," Orlando police spokeswoman Barbara Jones said.
She said at least five people were taken to a hospital and another had chest pains but did not go to the hospital. Orlando Regional Medical Center said four people were being treated in the emergency department.
Orlando Fire Department District Chief Michael Droege said an unknown number of people were still in the building and could be injured. He said the special tactics police team was still trying to pull people out.
"The building is not secure now," Droege said. "It's still unfolding."
She confirmed witnesses told police the shooting started at Reynolds Smith & Hill, a transportation engineering consulting firm in the building.
Police said there were at least six victims, but would not specify how many were killed or wounded. There have been reports that two people died and eight were wounded.
MyFoxOrlando has reported two dead and four wounded.
The FBI has joined police in the manhunt.
They are in the process of thoroughly searching the perimeter of the office building. They could not confirm that the building had been completely searched.
Gerry Gilgo, who works on the floor where the shooting occurred, told The Associated Press she was meeting a co-worker at the elevators for lunch.
"She yelled, 'There are gunshots! There are gunshots! Get back in your office,"' Gilgo said.
Will Halpern, an attorney works on the building's 17th floor, was among the last group to be evacuated. He said the lobby was filled with about 20 officers in SWAT gear, carrying assault weapons, ready to search.
Interstate 4 was closed in both directions through downtown and nearby schools were locked down.
Rows of ambulances lined up outside the building as police snipers took up positions around the building and officers on foot and horseback searched the area.
Police said they do not know the motive behind the shootings.
Police asked community members to keep their eyes open for the suspect.
***My BA Ladies and gentleman in the Orlando area be safe as you venture home today, my prayers are with you all***
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Permalink Reply by Boss/MadamBA on -
Crazy world we live in...
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Permalink Reply by DON_JUAN on -
damn, they have been firing people left and right in my office. i sit pretty close to one of the exit doors. im always looking like "who dat be" when i hear the door open. not trying to get my cap peeled.
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Permalink Reply by Siren on -
The violence is WAYYYY out of hand. People need to start recommending that people get help to deal with the stress. You never know what someone is going to do nowadays. This is crazy!
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Permalink Reply by Sheli on -
It scary!! I know I shouldn't be afraid, but there's a lot of unregulated traffic coming in and out of our building, all these random shootings and murders have me looking at everyone as if they're up to something. It's like I'm on the verge of living in fear.
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Permalink Reply by Moving In Silence on -
SHIT! fuck getting wit a ball player or CEO Im going to find me a mental health professional! Them mofos are in the $$$$ with this economy!
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Permalink Reply by JustMe on -
my prayers & thoughts go out to those affected... this one hit waaaaayyy to close to home...
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Permalink Reply by DON_JUAN on
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ha ha ha ( i know i do wc,std,etc. insurance claims. i was thinking the other day i should open a lil practice. i could make a killing if i was just a full blown therapist. (the couselor and dr.'s (of course) r making a killing around here. they r getting broke off from the company we work for then they have practices on the side. im glad they r hear though cuz if and when i lose it, i can jsut go into there office and have a seat. j/k
Moving In Silence said:SHIT! fuck getting wit a ball player or CEO Im going to find me a mental health professional! Them mofos are in the $$$$ with this economy!
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