Orlando Shooting Rampage Occurs Within a Day of Fort Hood Killings
Suspect Jason Rodriguez Taken into Custody, Situation Still Unfolding
Only a day after a shooting rampage in Fort Hood, Texas left 13 people dead, another shooting tragedy is unfolding in Orlando. Suspect Jason Rodriguez allegedly walked into the Gateway Center Office Building, located in Gateway Plaza, shortly after 11 am this morning and began shooting soon afterward.Until his apprehension, the public was requested to help track down the suspect.
Suspect, Jason Rodriguez, was Former Worker at Local Orlando Business
Jason Rodriguez was driving a silver Nissan SUV, with a license tag of D119UX. Live updates can be seen at WFTV ,located here . At this point, the vehicle has allegedly been found at the Hollowbrook Apartment Complex. Six people have been wounded and several needed surgery. One person may be dead while others are in surgery or getting other medical treatment. The full number of shooting victims is not yet known and the area is still being searched.
Breaking Details about the Suspect and Shooting
While the motivation for the shooting is not known at this time, Jason Rodriguez's mother was interviewed as soon as possible. Because Rodriguez had worked at a nearby business, some people at the scene recognized Rodriguez.
At least one victim was shot in the back. The suspect, Jason Rodriguez, is a former employee of Reynolds, Smith and Hill. Residents and others at HollowBrook apartments on Curry Ford Road had reportedly heard a single gunshot, indicating a possible suicide. But that assumption was cleared when Rodriguez was found.
Jason Rodriguez has reportedly been taken from the Hollowbrook Apartments and he was taken into custody. He was arrested. The police are taking him to jail.
Orlando Shooting Happens Within One Day of Fort Hood Shooting Rampage
Only a day ago, Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire at a Texas Army Post and left 13 people dead, while injuring 30 others. Although there is no evidence that the Orlando shootings are connected in any way to the Fort Hood shootings, people Twittering about both tragedies were quick to express shock that another shooting, this time in Orlando, happened so soon after the Fort Hood case
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What's really sad is that we so many nut cases who want to disarm the populace so that only criminals, lunatics and terrorists will have guns.
I think I commented on this before but these situations are just so heartbreaking.
It's so sad that innocent people died for no reason. I am heartbroken for their families. Thanks for your excellent reporting.
This was another sad event. Great reporting.
Thanks for covering this story. It is sad that most good citizens in this country are not armed. These stories turn out very differently when there is an armed civilian who can respond at such a moment of crisis, to protect his life and end a senseless massacre.
What a sad incident..
Excellent coverage of the tragic Orlando shooting spree. One has to wonder if Rodriguez was influenced by the Fort Hood shootings. It could have pushed him over whatever edge he was on.
This was another shocker.
I noticed his plate number was 911 backward.
good reporting
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