As more information on the shooting came in Thursday morning, authoritiesidentified the victims as T'yonna Major, 9, journalistDylan Lyons, 24, andNathacha Augustin, 38, according to a tweet from the Orange County Sherriff's Office on Thursday. Orlando Free Fall gets final inspection before dismantling; ride killed Tyre Sampson February 23, 2023 Deputies arrest suspect in Orlando shootings of TV reporter, 9-year-old girl, 38-year-old. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The Pine Hills Elementary principal sent a message to families about the tragedy, calling Tyonna a kind and beautiful young girl with an affectionate smile and said she will be missed dearly. Get the answers here, with data on hotspots and infection rates. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. The attack on our colleagues weighs heavily on our hearts. Nearly two dozen deaths have been reported across the state, though the death toll is expected to rise, state . State and local officials are investigating after a 14-year-old boy visiting Orlando from Missouri fell to his death late Thursday while riding the Orlando Free Fall at ICON Park, a tragedy. 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The 9-year-old girls mother has not been identified by authorities. Video showing the fatal fall, which News 6 and ClickOrlando.com will not show due to its graphic nature, was shared on social media. Tyre Sampson of Missouri by Sheriff John Mina. Other businesses at ICON Park are scheduled to be open during their normal business hours.". The shootings started earlier Wednesdaywith the death ofAugustin. The Orlando Free Fall sits adjacent to the Orlando Slingshot. The Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services will be looking into whether there were issues with the ride itself. He said Moses has not been cooperating with detectives,"pretended to be asleep" during questioning and resisted law enforcement. The boy has been identified as Tyre Sampson, Sheriff Mina said. Total deaths yesterday 777 Death rate yesterday 12.5790 Population yesterday 22,314,140 Average life expectancy yesterday 80.8 Florida death comparison by year Florida Leading Causes of Death Yesterday Florida Death Statistics by Cause yesterday * Covid-19 related deaths are included in influenza. Katrina Scales joined News 6 as a TV producer in June 2021. She was a kind and beautiful young girl with an infectious smile. We will continue to offer support during this difficult time. Elgin Freeman. Were going to obviously do ballistics testing, but our detectives believe that was the firearm used in this case., This is 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, the suspect in a series of shootings today that left three dead, in OCSO custody. I look to receiving more information about what happened in the incident and what will be done to prevent it from ever happening again. He had a big personality and was never afraid to ask the tough questions, WCJB TV20 News Director Jon Levy said in a statement. 213.136.82.77 He loved his career. But some are more at risk than others. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I offer my deepest condolences for the family of the 14-year-old boy who died following the tragic incident at Icon Park, Demings said. Dylan was talented. Dylan was truly the most dedicated professional, and happiest spirit, Spectrum News 13 Anchor Greg Angel said. Lyons also interned at WFTV-TV and WMFE-FM. We will have inspectors onsite (Friday) with our investigation underway, and therefore we are not able to comment further at this point in time, FDAC said in an email to News 6. He later died from his injuries. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash happened at the intersection of. Tallahassee, Florida. We must work together as a community to end these horrible tragedies.. In a further statement Friday evening, ICON PARK extended its condolences to Sampsons family and friends. Casey Lynn, a woman identifying herself as Lyons fiance, said "the love of my life was murdered" in a heartbreaking Twitter post. More:Preventable injuries are killing America's children. The gunman opened fire while Lyons and Walden were in or near the vehicle, then walked to a nearby home, where he shot T'yonna and her mother, witnesses said. * Zero death for a cause means the data for the accurate number of deaths is not available at the moment. '", I am continuing to follow what @OrlandoPolice are calling an "apparent murder-suicide" of three adults and two children. The teen fell from the Orlando FreeFall attraction, billed as the worlds tallest free-standing drop tower, around 11:10 p.m. at ICON Park along International Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. He later died from his injuries, March 24, 2022. Seat belt.. William Warren Lange. A preliminary investigation points to a "tragic accident" and so far there are no criminal charges in the work, police said. According to Mina, deputies initially found Augustin shot to death around 11:20 a.m. in the 6100 block of Hialeah Street. Mina said they dont immediately have a motive for any of the shootings. ORLANDO, Fla. - One person has died following a crash involving three cars in Orlando Sunday afternoon. This year so far, more than 800 children and teens were injured by or died of gun violence, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The suspect accused of killing Augustin returned and allegedly opened fire, killing Lyons and injuring Walden, according to Spectrum News 13. Lyons was "very close" to his mother and familyand "loved his girlfriend dearly," according to the obituary. Nov. 11, 2022: The Times began including death certificate data reconciled by the C.D.C., resulting in a one-day increase in total deaths. A tragedy occurred last night at the Orlando FreeFall and our hearts are heavy with sadness. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A 24-year-old Orlando journalist shot and killed Wednesday while covering a homicide in a Central Florida neighborhood is being remembered as a talented, electric colleague with a big personality.. Superintendent Maria Vazquez posted to Twitter reacting to the tragedy. Smothers also said grief counselors would be available on the Pine Hills Elementary School campus for any student or staff member that needs to talk about the loss. Cops estimate that the worker fell between 50 and 60 feet. Greater Orlando funeral notices and obituaries from the Orlando Sentinel and other Florida funeral notice sources. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Orlando, Florida on facebook. ORLANDO, Fla. - A major crash shut down the westbound lanes of State Road 408 near downtown Orlando on Thursday morning. Rescue operations continue in New Smyrna Beach which saw some of the largest rainfall totals as Tropical Storm Ian passed through. The Orange County Sheriff gave an update on Friday on the 14-year-old boy who fell from an Orlando ride at ICON Park and died. Jeff German, who covered politics and corruption for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was found dead outside of his home in September after being stabbed multiple times. Our thoughts are with the families and the entire Spectrum News 13 newsroom affected by this tragedy, including photojournalist Jesse Walden who was injured in the shooting. 5 motorcycle riders have died in 4 crashes around Central Florida this past weekend By James Tutten, WFTV.com March 06, 2022 at 2:24 pm EST + Caption ORLANDO, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol. Tyre Sampson, 14, fell last Thursday . Lyons, areporter forSpectrum News 13, and his colleague, photojournalist Jesse Walden, went to cover the scene. Footage uploaded online shows the operator talking with riders before they take off into the air. FOX 35 has requested the most recent inspection reports for the drop tower ride. A 14-year-old boy visiting from Missouri died Thursday night after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, authorities said Friday. Its not known how the boy fell from the drop tower, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty. As of Thursday, officials said a motive hadnot been identified. The Orlando Free Fall ride opened on December 28 last year. February 28, 2023 (76 years old) View obituary. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services oversees amusement ride inspections, with the exception of the states largest theme parks. In Florida, there were 0 newly reported COVID-19 cases and 0 newly reported COVID-19 deaths on Feb 05, 2023. Orange County Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez released a statement: Words cannot express the disbelief and anger I feel about the senseless violence yesterday that led to three deaths, including one of our precious students. He moved to Gainesville to follow his dream of anchoring and reporting the news, motivated by "his desire to tell stories that impact local communities,"according to his bio. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Orlando police have identified the five people found dead Tuesday at a Lake Nona . Orange County Public Schools confirmed Thursday that the girl shot and killed was a Pine Hills Elementary School student. This page will be updated with the most recent data as frequently as possible. Lyons' Twitter account had linked to Lynn's account with heart emojis. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go through this extremely difficult time, she said. tweet from the Orange County Sherriff's Office on Thursday. Everything is in place and this is why we are doing this investigation," John Stine, director of marketing for the Slingshot Group, told FOX 35 News. Witnesses called 911 after seeing the teen identified as Tyre Sampson of Missouri by Sheriff John Mina fall from the ride as it was plummeting down. ORLANDO, Fla. - A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Kaminsky was about halfway up the 450-foot ride, dubbed the worlds tallest swing ride, when he fell, officials said. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the Spectrum News 13 team.. A 72-year-old man in Deltona, Florida drowned in a canal. From cities to rural towns, stay informed on where COVID-19 is spreading to understand how it could affect families, commerce, and travel. Nov. 26, 2021: Florida did not report new county cases or . Worldwide 40 journalists were reported killed last year, plus another two this year before Wednesday, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. "When he was out of the news station, he was still talking about how much he wanted to succeed at his job, talking about how much he loved Orlando," said Miller,a Spectrum Sports 360 reporter and friend of Lyons. We are heartbroken to see another senseless act of gun violence claim more members of our community -- including our fellow colleague who was dedicated to making a difference. We are reminded of the fragility of life and again offer our deepest condolences to our colleagues and all of the families involved. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to their families and friends. Follow new cases found each day and the number of cases and deaths in Orange County, Florida. When an Orlando accident is fatal, families are left to struggle with their grief and loss as best they can. "We call on those who use hateful rhetoric against journalists online to carefully consider the consequences of their actions.". This map tracks the history of coronavirus cases in Florida, both recent andall-time. PINE HILLS, Fla. A 9-year-old girl was one of three killed, including a News 13 reporter and a 38-year-old woman, in a Pine Hills shooting on Wednesday, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. In recent months, Florida Gov. The young journalist was a big part of the community there, studying communications and anchoring for the UCF Knightly News. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also commented on the shootings: 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, Jean-Pierre said on Twitter. Nearly two dozen deaths have been reported across the state, though the death toll is expected to rise, state officials said Friday. I want to acknowledge what a horrible day this has been for our community and our media partners, Mina told a room full of reporters on Wednesday. Contributing: John Kennedy, Capital Bureau | USA TODAY NETWORK FLORIDA; The Associated Press. "I was talking to a neighbor too and we should be more friendly and talk to each other because sometimes we don't even know who lives next to us, so if anyone needs help, like ask for help.". Eager to learn; eager to connect and build relationships.. @MyNews13 pic.twitter.com/kkXdSX3Z9k. He had also earned the respect of his Spectrum News 13 colleagues. The Florida Department of Agriculture and the Orange County Sheriffs Office investigations will bring clarity to the circumstances and next steps.. The suspect, a former reporter for the TV station, died by suicide during the law enforcement search for him. The men were taken to nearby hospitals, along with the girl and her mother. The Orlando Free Fall ride opened on December 28 last year. Deputies said they arrested 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses in connection with the shootings. "There is no way this happened yesterday we were home all day yesterday, there's no way this happened yesterday. 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