Miami.- The Orlando Police Department, in central Florida (USA), is looking for those responsible for a shooting this Saturday that left two local police officers seriously injured on Friday night, authorities said.
According to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith shortly before midnight this Friday, two officers from his Department They were investigating a car during a traffic stop, due to a homicide case that occurred in Miami.
One of the occupants of the vehicle opened fire on the officers, then stole another vehicle and began a pursuit, he reported. Smith.
The officers were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently in critical condition, the local media reported today. Spectrun News 13.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer He said on social media that he visited the officers and their families this morning.
“Our police officers risk their lives every day to keep our community safe. last night two @OrlandoPolice they were shot during a proactive stop doing just that. I visited with the officers and their families this morning and shared the support of our community,” he wrote. Dyer in the social network X, formerly Twitter.
For his part, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pointed out on the same platform that, together with theto first lady Casey DeSantis, He is “praying” for the two officers.
«@CaseyDeSantis and I are praying for the officers, their families and all the @OrlandoPolice. Our brave men and women in law enforcement risk their lives every day to serve and protect. The perpetrator must face harsh justice,” he said. DeSantis.
Orlando Police Chief He did not release the names of the suspects or the officers who were injured and did note that multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the ongoing investigation. EFE
