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Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings on the shooting in downtown Orlando | November 1, 2024
“I offer my sincere condolences to the victims and families of this morning’s senseless shooting in downtown Orlando. Unfortunately, these acts of violence continue to mar gatherings like last night’s celebration of Halloween. The shooting accentuates the challenges we face with gun violence. We need to make more progress in taking guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, including teenagers. Orange County allocated additional funding this year to support youth-related programs that offer teens positive alternatives to the type of activities that lead to juvenile delinquency and violence. It will take all of us working together to come up with solutions.”
– Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.