According to Winter Park police, the shooting occurred in the 900 block of Orange Avenue, and they're currently advising the public to stay out of the area.Rollins Alert: A shelter in place notification is in effect. Go into nearest room and lock the door. Await further information.
— Rollins College (@rollinscollege) September 17, 2018
For further information, contact @WinterParkPD.
Valencia College, which also has a campus in the area, said officials are "monitoring the situation."The Winter Park Police Department is working a shooting in the 900 block of Orange Avenue. Please stay out of the area.
— Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) September 17, 2018
Details surrounding the shooting are unknown at the moment, however Winter Park police say the suspect is a white male in his 20s, armed with a handgun, who was last seen wearing a gray shirt and long black shorts. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.Video from inside Spatz of police with guns drawn at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Rollins College is still on lockdown. pic.twitter.com/85AaPQOgNC
— Ellie (@EllieRushing) September 17, 2018
The suspect we are looking for is a white male armed with a handgun. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and long black shorts. Please do not approach the suspect. Call 911/407-644-1313
— Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) September 17, 2018
UPDATE: While the lockdown at Rollins has been lifted, Winter Park Police Department says they're are still searching for the suspect.Per @WinterParkPD, Rollins lockdown has been lifted.
— Rollins College (@rollinscollege) September 17, 2018
Please avoid the area around Orange and Denning until further notice. If you see any suspicious activity, call 911.
UPDATE: Officers with the Winter Park Police Department have now identified the shooting suspect as Jared Christopher Vasquez. The image on the left shows the appearance and the clothing worn at the time of the incident, police say. Vasquez is still at large, and considered armed and dangerous.The scene around Orange Avenue and the surrounding areas is still active. Please stay out of the area. We are still looking for the suspect (White male, gray shirt, black long shorts). Please do not approach the suspect. If in contact, immediately call 911.
— Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) September 17, 2018
We have identified the subject as Jared Christopher Vasquez. The photograph on the left is his appearance and clothing worn at the time of the incident. If you see him, please do not approach the suspect. Immediately call local authorities at 911. Suspect is armed & dangerous. pic.twitter.com/D55IJkanDd
— Winter Park Police (@WinterParkPD) September 17, 2018
We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Orlando Weekly. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Orlando Weekly, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.
Email us at feedback@orlandoweekly.com.
Orlando Weekly works for you, and your support is essential.
Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida.
Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.
Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlando’s true free press free.