ORLANDO, Fla. (Gray News) – A 17-year-old boy was arrested early Friday morning in connection with a fatal shooting in Florida.

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith says the first shots were fired after 1 a.m. as people were still gathered downtown for Halloween celebrations.

Two people were killed and six others were wounded in the shooting, according to Smith.

The six surviving victims were taken to an Orlando-area hospital.

The teenager, who the chief said had a previous grand larceny arrest in 2023, was quickly arrested after police saw him brandishing a gun.

Smith said the investigation is ongoing and did not immediately provide a possible motive for the shooting.

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