Watch FOX 35's Good Day Orlando starting at 4 a.m. for live coverage and updates on the shooting in downtown Orlando. Below is the latest information we know of.

4:50am

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said two people were killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando, where hundreds were celebrating Halloween.

He identified the suspected shooter as a 17-year-old boy. He is alive and being questioned by detectives, Chief Smith said.

“He basically went downtown, took to the streets and did what he did,” Chief Smith said. He didn't go to any clubs.

Filming timeline:

• 1:07 am | Report of shots fired in downtown Orlando near Orange Avenue and Central Blvd.
• Minutes later | Second report of shots fired near Orange Avenue and Washington.

4:45 a.m. Orlando Police Department press conference

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith will provide an update on the downtown shooting at 4:45 a.m. You can watch this press conference on FOX 35, the FOX Local Mobile/TV app and in the video player above.

Original story

There is a large police presence in downtown Orlando after a shooting was reported early Friday morning.

Orlando police confirmed in a 2:17 a.m. post on X that they were investigating a shooting downtown where hundreds of people were expected to celebrate Halloween.

“The Orlando Police Department is conducting an investigation into a shooting in downtown Orlando,” Orlando police said in a statement.

“We are still gathering information and interviewing witnesses,” police said. “We will have more information later this morning.”

No further details were immediately released, including whether anyone was injured or whether police were looking for possible suspects. The Orlando Fire Department made a referral to Orlando Police.

According to the Orlando Police Department website, a shooting was reported around 1:07 a.m.

FOX 35's cameras, which overlook parts of downtown, captured a large police presence along Orange Avenue and Central Avenue near Wall Street Plaza, where there are several bars, clubs and restaurants.

From a vantage point, one can watch crowds of people strolling the entire length of Orange Avenue, which is not uncommon in downtown Orlando on a holiday weekend. Moments later, crowds of people suddenly start running.

Several police officers can then be seen running in the opposite direction.

Congressman Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida's 10th District, posted a short message on X urging people to stay away from downtown. He mentioned reports of several people being hit. Police have not confirmed whether anyone was injured in the shooting.

This is a breaking news situation. Stay with FOX 35 News for updates.