{"id":344008,"date":"2026-07-17T23:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T23:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/344008\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T23:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T23:14:27","slug":"orlando-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-of-a-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/344008\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando police investigate fatal shooting of a child"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A juvenile died after a shooting Friday morning at an Orlando apartment complex, according to the Orlando Police Department.<\/p>\n

Officers responded around 11:34 a.m. to a report of a shooting at the Stella West Apartments in the 2600 block of Bent Willow Circle.<\/p>\n

When officers arrived, they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital, where they later died from their injuries, police said.<\/p>\n

The investigation remains active, and Orlando police said no additional information will be released at this time to protect its integrity.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).<\/p>\n

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