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. Moses ran after the shooting and hours later returned to the scene while television crews were working on a story about the shooting, authorities said. Dylan started his professional career at WCBJ-TV20, the ABC affiliate in Gainesville, but jumped at the chance to return to Orlando and cover the community he loved. 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. 11:44 p.m.: The television reporter who died in Wednesdays shooting attended the University of Central Florida, WFTV reported. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. That victim has since been identified by the sheriff's office as 38-year-old Nathacha Augustin. This is a developing story. The Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting to include at least four victims not including the shooter, has already recorded more than 80 such incidents in the U.S. since the start of 2023. Three people murdered by the acts of one criminal. We remain hopeful that our other colleague who was injured makes a full recovery. It is unclear if he knew they were news media or not. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The violence erupted around 2 a.m. This is a terrible tragedy for the Orlando community.. The news crew, a reporter and photographer from Spectrum 13 in Orlando, was reporting from the scene of the 11 a.m. incident at 4:05 p.m., Mina told reporters. WebPINE HILLS, Fla. (WFLA) An Orlando journalist and a 9-year-old girl were killed in a shooting in Central Florida on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. 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. 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. Mina said the suspect may have mistaken the unmarked news vehicle with a similar-looking law enforcement vehicle that was parked there earlier that day. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. This is a developing story. A motive in the shootings is not known. No Severe Weather Alerts in Your Area Sign Up to The other suspect in custody has been identified as 17-year-old Travis Weston. Three were murdered today, including a woman in her 20s, a 9-year-old girl and a @MyNews13 employee. The photojournalist shot was also identified. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel), Spectrum News 13s Dylan Lyons among those killed in Orlando shooting, A kind and beautiful young girl | Pine Hills Elementary mourns student killed in shooting, Affidavit details start of Pine Hills shooting spree, but not motive. ", 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.". All Rights Reserved. https://t.co/crarffBlVR. An unidentified assailant pulled out a handgun and fired into the crowd, injuring seven people. Rick Brunson, one of the reporters college professors at UCF, called him energetic, enthusiastic and a person who loved journalism. WebORLANDO, Fla. Orlando police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday in the area of Cinderlane Pkwy and Rosewood Way just before 9 p.m. Police said three Click here to read more about that shooting. Keith Melvin Moses, 19, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a 20-year-old woman, a Spectrum News 13 journalist, and a 9-year-old girl. The stationidentified the reporter who lost his life as Dylan Lyons, and said photographer Jesse Walden was critically injured. I work closely with all of you and know many of you and know the very difficult job that you do and also the very important job that you do for our community," Sheriff Mina said. And while youre at it, please say a prayer for every victim of gun violence.. He said the reporter and photographer were in or near a vehicle that was not clearly marked as a news car when they were shot. 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Later Wednesday evening, Angeltweeted an update about the second colleague injured in the shooting. After leaving the Majors house, the suspect walked to the vehicle belonging to the Spectrum News 13 crew, where he fatally shot reporter Dylan Lyons and critically wounded video journalist Jesse Walden. Later arrests included charges of obstructing law enforcement, resisting arrest, burglary, failure to appear in court, grand theft and repeated probation violations, records show. Reporter Dylan Lyons, 24, a Philadelphia native and UCF grad who previously worked in Gainesville, was killed while photojournalist Jesse Walden was critically injured. The man walked by our crew who was working in their car. Both the Gun Violence Archive and CNN define a mass shooting as one in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter. 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 deputies were called to a shooting around 11 a.m. on Hialeah Street. WebA 9-year-old girl and a local TV news reporter were among three people killed and two others wounded in shootings in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, authorities and the TV (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel) (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel). [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.. Greg Angel, an anchor with Spectrum News 13,wrote on Twitter: "Our hearts are heavy. Moses allegedly shot and killed a woman in the same area on Wednesday morning, Mina said, and police were called later in the day to two additional shootings near the scene. 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. At least seven shooting victims were hospitalized Sunday after a melee in downtown Orlando, Florida. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Top Dems push Fox News to stop promoting "propaganda" about 2020 election, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices by 70%, cap monthly costs at $35, Pandemic-era food benefits end for millions of Americans as costs rise. WebORLANDO, Fl. Orange County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images. Magazines, Digital Orange County 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. We work daily with our local media organizations to accurately cover the news and it is incomprehensible that a journalist has been killed while doing his job and that a child and a young woman have been killed as well., [I] believe that this is a clarion call for our community to do more to stop this madness, the statement said. By David Fischer, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press, By Josh Boak, Steve Peoples, Associated Press. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/suspect-in-orlando-shooting-faces-more-murder-charges, DeSantis signs bill giving him control over Disney district in Florida, Florida gunman kills 3 in Orlando, including reporter covering shooting, WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on strengthening Social Security, Medicare in Florida. Once at the sheriffs office, he continued refusing to speak with investigators, pretending to be asleep. Mina added that Moses has a lengthy criminal record that includes gun charges and charges for aggravated battery and assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and grand theft. A dedicated and motivated reporter, Dylan was shot and killed while working at the scene of a homicide. We are grieving with our media partners at News 13 and with our whole community tonight.. The violence erupted around 2 a.m. ORLANDO, Fla. One person died and two others were injured in a shooting on Saturday in a parking lot north of Jones High School, according to the Orlando Police Department. Fair. The case was dropped the following month, with an assistant state attorney writing it was not suitable for prosecution.. Mina said a News 13 reporter was killed and a News 13 photographer was critically injured in the shooting. TYonna Majors family described her as extremely smart and an amazing gymnast, according to NBC News. On Thursday, News 13 identified the slain reporter as 24-year-old Dylan Lyons. They called 911 and then made their way to the Spectrum News 13 vehicle, where they saw Lyons and Walden had been shot, the warrant said. Web2 teens, 1 man accused of shooting at officers. Stop and watch this live report by @CelesteSpringer. Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida. "He was taken too early from us. 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. Anyone with information about the shooting or outstanding suspect is asked to share it via crimeline.org or by calling 800-423-TIPS (8477). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In one location, deputies found a reporter and photographer for Spectrum News 13 who were on the scene to cover the homicide that had occurred earlier that morning shot in or near their news vehicle, Mina said. Moses, who was on felony probation from a juvenile case at the time, was arrested on charges of possessing cannabis and drug paraphernalia. At least one journalist for local news channel Spectrum News 13 has died in central Florida after being shot on Wednesday afternoon while reporting on the scene of an earlier homicide, authorities said. The gun was "still hot to the touch" and had no rounds left in it, Mina said, adding that authorities believe that was the weapon used in the shootings. Mina said it was unclear whether the Spectrum News 13 crew members were targeted, or if the suspect even knew they were with the media. A shooting occurred Friday along Arlington Street and John Young Parkway, just south of Colonial Drive. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. Two members of an Orlando TV news crew were shot in Central Florida Wednesday afternoon as they reported on a murder in the area. Deputies say a man shot two Orlando news journalists and then walked into a Pine Hills home and shot a mother and her 9-year-old. https://t.co/1CCb4BD4ED pic.twitter.com/DnZh4eyOky, IN-DEPTH: TV reporter, 9-year-old girl killed in mass shooting in Pine Hills Reporter, girl die & photographer, woman critically injured in Pine Hills shooting, STAY UPDATED:Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. WebA 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting last week that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year "I want to acknowledge what a horrible day this has been for our community and our media partners. The Channel 9 reporters rendered aid as first responders were called. An Orlando television Spectrum News 1 posted a tribute to Lyons, writing that he moved to Florida "to do what he loved anchoring and reporting the news." They found a Glock .40-caliber handgun in his pants which they noted was still hot to the touch, meaning it had been fired recently. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also tweeted out her condolences. Anyone with information on the shootings is asked to call Crimeline at 407-423-8477. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Moses was armed with a semi-automatic handgun when he was apprehended, Mina said at a Thursday news conference. "He loved his career. ", Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum News, said in a statement, "Our thoughts are with our employee's family, friends and co-workers during this very difficult time. On Wednesday morning, deputies responded to the Pine Hills area, just northwest of Orlando, after reports that a woman in her 20s was shot. Published And now, life is not normal. ", Keith Melvin Moses. Lyons, a graduate of UCF, was shot and killed while covering a homicide in Orlando. That teen was not hurt in the exchange of gunfire, according to police. Deputies found Moses a short distance from the area within minutes. ORLANDO, Fla. Newly released body-camera video details how a shootout involving three young men and two Orlando police officers unfolded. Both men were taken to the hospital, where the reporter identified as Dylan Lyons died. It happened in the 1600 block of 33rd Street. ", Demings said the community must "do more to stop this madness.". Our hearts go out to the family of the journalist killed today and the crew member injured in Orange County, Florida, as well as the whole Spectrum News team, she tweeted. The mother said she normally kept the doors locked but sometimes left them unlocked after letting the dog out. A mom and her 9-year-old daughter, T'yonna Major, were shot nearby in their home, Sheriff Mina said. He interned at several television stations in Central Florida before he was hired at Spectrum News 13. When danger was happening, they could have run the other way, but apparently they ran right over to our crews and helped., This is every reporters worst nightmare, said WESH journalist Luana Munoz, who knew Lyons and said she had just embraced his fianc, through tears. "Please, please, say a prayer tonight for our co-worker who is in critical condition. She told investigators she barricaded herself and her daughter in the master bedroom until deputies arrived. What are those large pyramids next to the Skyway? PINE HILLS, Fla. (WFLA) An Orlando journalist and a 9-year-old girl were killed in a shooting in Central Florida on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. In a statement, Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said that her staff is working to provide resources to the victims families and will be working closely with law enforcement officers to learn more details about the shooting. She was shot in the arm and released from hospital late Wednesday, a relative told NBC News. Authorities then found Lyons and Walden, who were there to cover the scene of the morning murder, shot in or near their vehicle. The officer seen in the passengers seat opened his door before firing his weapon and used the door to block himself from the bullets coming his direction. You have reached your limit of 4 free articles. Officials said the officers were not looking for the three young men involved in the shootout. Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum 13 News, released the following statement: "We have detained the person believed to be responsible for the murder this morning as well as the shooting this afternoon," Sheriff Mina said. We remain hopeful that our other colleague who was injured makes a full recovery. Mina added that Moses had a lengthy criminal history, including weapon and drug charges as well as alleged assault and battery, and he appeared to be an acquaintance of the victim of the earlier crime. Thank you. A short time later, a second suspect was arrested. The young girl died at the hospital and her mom remains in critical condition, he said. Augustin was in a car with Moses' cousin before Moses allegedly got into the car around 11 a.m. and shot the 38-year-old, authorities said. The chief added that neither of the officers was hurt in the shooting. Its also not clear why Moses allegedly targeted the woman and her daughter. @SheriffMina: "No one in our community, not a 9 year old child or a media professional should become of victim of gun violence." Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. According to WFTV-Channel 9, which also had journalists at the scene who were not injured, the shooter walked up to the News 13 vehicle and opened fire. Their conditions are unknown. "This is the opposite of common-sense gun safety, and the people of Florida -- who have paid a steep price for state and congressional inactions on guns from Parkland to Pulse nightclub to Pine Hills -- deserve better. Keith Melvin Moses is accused in both shootings. 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. Additional charges will be filed for the homicides of Dylan Lyons and T'yonna Major, he said. ", Life is fragile.We were just talking to our colleagues - friends - this afternoon. 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. News of the shooting reached Washington, where White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed her condolences on Twitter: Our hearts go out to the family of the journalist killed today and the crew member injured in Orange County, Florida, as well as the whole Spectrum News team. (Orlando Sentinel). Mina said the 9-year-old child died at the hospital, while her mother was continuing to "fight for her life.". A makeshift memorial for slain Spectrum News 13 journalist Dylan Lyons at the University of Central Florida Nicholson School of Communications in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. Our thoughts are with our employees family, friends and co-workers during this very difficult time. ORLANDO, Fla. A man was found injured near a hotel on International Drive in Orlando after police responded to a reported shooting early Monday. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. I mean weve all covered stories, been out in the community, doing what our colleagues were doing, reporter Curtis McCloud said later on-air, responding and doing a story, putting out information into the community, like we do: gather facts and report it to individuals or people in the community., It was some of our competitors who rushed to the aid of our colleagues, said anchor Tammie Fields. Orlando reporter killed in shooting identified as Dylan Lyons, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Two teenagers and one man are in custody following the officer-involved shooting on Tuesday, according to the Orlando Police Department. Authorities also discovered a woman and her 9-year-old daughter inside a nearby home who had been shot.

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