APOPKA, Fla. — Law enforcement in Central Florida is on high alert after two Orlando police officers were shot in the line of duty.
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The shooting happened around 11 p.m. in downtown Orlando and a manhunt for two suspects was soon underway, according to police.
Officers did not say where they believe the suspect had fled, but a large police scene was soon taking place at the Marden Ridge apartment complex in Apopka.
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Channel 9 also saw a flatbed truck towing away a car at the Apopka apartments that matched the description of the one that was stolen after the Orlando shooting.
Officers on the ground searched the complex for several hours as a sheriff’s officer helicopter circled overhead.
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Police were also seen searching the woods near the apartments.
Channel 9 has a crew at the scene working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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