Two Orlando police officers were shot and critically injured during a traffic stop. The officers were attempting to stop a vehicle connected to a homicide investigation in Miami when they were shot. The suspects then carjacked another driver and fled the scene. A massive manhunt is underway to find the shooters. The injured officers are currently in critical condition at Orlando Regional Medical Center. shooting-involving-officer-opd-says” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>FOX 35 Orlando reported
A 28-year-old suspect with a lengthy criminal record was fatally shot by police in Orlando after he opened fire on two police officers who had pulled him over in downtown. The incident escalated when the suspect barricaded himself inside a Holiday Inn and began shooting at SWAT officers. In response, the officers returned fire and killed him. The suspect was identified as Daton Viel, who had been previously arrested for trespassing, sexual assault, burglary, drug offenses, and vandalism. The officers who were shot are expected to recover from their injuries. The shooting occurred during a traffic stop related to a homicide investigation in Miami, and the suspects later carjacked another vehicle before being pursued by law enforcement. The incident has prompted a massive manhunt for the suspected shooters. The community has been advised to avoid the area and expect traffic delays..
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