By David Fischer, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press, By Josh Boak, Steve Peoples, Associated Press. "He was taken too early from us. ", Demings said the community must "do more to stop this madness.". Last year, Worrell held a press conference to address a rise in gun violence and said her team would establish a plan to make the Orlando community safer. Lyons, who would have turned 25 next month, is survived by his parents, sister and fiance, his sister wrote on a GoFundMe page. 11:44 p.m.: The television reporter who died in Wednesdays shooting attended the University of Central Florida, WFTV reported. According to the non-profit Gun Violence Archive, the US has had at least 381 mass shootings this year. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Video from SKYFOX showed more than a dozen law enforcement vehicles over the neighborhood, as well as an ambulance and a fire truck. Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. Orange County Orange County Sheriff John Mina said in a Wednesday evening briefing that the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, who police believe is responsible for the multiple shootings, has been detained. TV journalist Dylan Lyons, 24, poses for a photo with his girlfriend, left, and mom at the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists awards ceremony on May 7, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. Lyons, a journalist with Spectrum 13 News in Orlando, was shot and killed Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, while covering a story. They told deputies the man had been walking toward them with a gun and they were able to video him as he left the scene. Photojournalist Jesse Walden was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call OPD at 321-235-5300 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). Magazines, identified as 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, Or create a free account to access more articles, Five Shot in Orlando, Including Two Journalists and a Nine-Year-Old Girl. Jean-Pierre then criticized Florida Republicans for "leading an effort" to allow concealed carry guns without a permit. A Warner Bros. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. The case was dropped the following month, with an assistant state attorney writing it was not suitable for prosecution.. Orange County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images. Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons, 24, was shot and killed, and photojournalist Jesse Walden, 29, was shot and injured, while the journalists were near their car in the Pine Hills neighborhood around 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. Later Wednesday evening, Angeltweeted an update about the second colleague injured in the shooting. WebPINE HILLS, Fla. - A 19-year-old suspected of shooting and killing a woman early Wednesday in Pine Hills, Florida, is now suspected of shooting and killing an Orlando Too young. 8:31 AM EDT, Sun July 31, 2022. The Florida news reporter who was shot and killed while covering a shooting in Orlando has been identified as Dylan Lyons of Spectrum News 13, according to a fundraiser set up by his sister. ", White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at Thursday's briefing, "Our hearts go out to the family of Dylan Lyons and to the families of the other two community members who were killed by the same shooter, including a 9-year-old girl with her whole life in front of her.". Our crew ducked, WFTVs Nick Papantonis tweeted. Mina said a man identified as 19-year-old Keith Moses walked up to the news vehicle and shot two people from News 13, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition. A short time later, a second suspect was arrested. Moses is in custody and charges are pending. Orange County Sheriff John Mina holds a press conference on multiple shootings by the same subject,, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. We remain hopeful that our other colleague who was injured makes a full recovery. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. That victim has since been identified by the sheriff's office as 38-year-old Nathacha Augustin. Orange County Sheriff John Mina will provide an update on the shootings at 7 p.m. We are on the scene working to get more info. 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A suspect, 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, was arrested on Wednesday in connection to the three shooting scenes, the sheriff's office said. 69. -Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Video: Journalist killed in Orange County mass shooting identified Spectrum News 13 identified Dylan Lyons as the TV journalist who died Wednesday after he was shot while covering another deadly shooting in Pine Hills. The chief added that neither of the officers was hurt in the shooting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sheriff John Mina speaks to reporters after a journalist for Spectrum News 13 and a 9-year-old were killed and several others wounded in Pine Hills shootings. The body-camera video (below) shows the officers arriving in their vehicle and within seconds, gunfire erupts in both directions. Orange County Sheriff John Mina said at a news conference that the journalist for Spectrum News 13 and 9-year-old TYonna Major were among four people who were shot. Mina said the suspect walked up to the News 13 vehicle around 4:05 p.m. and fired into it, hitting the photographer and reporter. ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department (OPD) is investigating after a person was killed in a shooting. ORLANDO, Fla. 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Newly released body-camera video details how a shootout involving three young men and two Orlando police officers unfolded. Sheriff Mina explained that deputies had responded to a shooting that happened on Hialeah Street in Pine Hills at around 11 a.m., Wednesday morning, where they found Augustin had been killed. Please enter valid email address to continue. Update 7:38 p.m.: Orange County Sheriff John Mina said Wednesday evening that a shooting in the Pine Hills neighborhood left two people killed and two others critically injured. Investigators said Keith Melvin Moses, 19, is accused in this case and as well as a shooting at that same location earlier in the day that left a woman in her 20s dead. Orange County Sheriff John Mina on Thursday commended the other "brave" journalists who he said helped render aid at the scene. Multiple ambulances reportedly left the scene and took the victims to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Keith Melvin Moses has been arrested as a suspect. Left: Mina said the 9-year-old child died at the hospital, while her mother was continuing to "fight for her life.". The sheriff said the 9-year-old girl later died from her injuries. Orlando TV reporter, young girl killed in Pine Hills shootings. We are also praying for the Spectrum News 13 family and the broader Orlando journalism community, including the other reporters who were on scene and rendered aid.. A UCF spokesperson said, "Dylan Lyons was a standout student journalist during his time at the University of Central Florida. Orlando reporter killed in shooting identified as Dylan Lyons, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Thank you. Keith Melvin Moses is seen in a booking photo after he was arrested following a series of shootings on Feb. 22, 2023 in the Pine Hills neighborhood in Orange County, Florida. But I am proud to have such an amazing team backing all of us. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much [TRENDING: Tropical wave has 90% chance to develop as 3 other systems swirl | Timeline: Search for Gabby Petitos fiance continues in Florida], Officers said the shooting happened at Jacobs Place and Lakeland Avenue near Camping World Stadium while two officers were in an unmarked cruiser but in clothing marked police.. What are those large pyramids next to the Skyway? Police said the third suspect, Michael Collins, 19, was taken into custody safely on Wednesday afternoon. 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Spectrum News 1 posted a tribute to Lyons, writing that he moved to Florida "to do what he loved anchoring and reporting the news." In a statement, Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum News 13, said: We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and the other lives senselessly taken today. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Freida Frisaro, Associated Press. Did you encounter any technical issues? Sweater dresses are perfect for cooler weather, because theyre made of thicker fabric that can keep you warm even when the temperatures drop. PINE HILLS, Fla. - A 19-year-old suspected of shooting and killing a woman early Wednesday in Pine Hills, Florida, is now suspected of shooting and killing an Orlando journalist and a 9-year-old girl, and seriously injuring a second journalist and the girl's mom in a series of shootings. Shooting attended the University of Central Florida, WFTV reported Lyons, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh murder... 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