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Hunt for gunman after two people shot dead at Halloween celebrations


Footage shows people running for their lives on Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida (Picture: Orlando Police Department)

Two people have been killed and six others injured after a gunman opened fire on Halloween revellers.

Footage shows people running for their lives on Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida.

Large crowds were gathered in the area for the Halloween celebrations.

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said: ‘He pretty much walked into downtown, walked into the street and did what he did.’

A 17-year-old has been arrested.

Orlando Police said: ‘The Orlando Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation in Downtown Orlando.

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