Gunman at large after man found shot at hotel on International Drive in Orlando, police say

By James Tutten, WFTV.com

WFTV Channel 9 Orlando

2022-12-05

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando responded to an early morning shooting at a hotel.

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Officers responded around 4:40 a.m. to the Floridian Express hotel on International Drive.

Several officers were working an active crime scene at the hotel.

Police said a man was possibly shot in an area of the hotel by an unknown suspect.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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