Shooting suspect dies in crash after pursuit by Orlando police

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The person suspected of shooting someone near downtown Orlando is dead after police say they fled the scene and crashed while being pursued by police.

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Orlando police said they responded to a shooting on the 700 block of West Church Street next to Exploria Stadium in Parramore around 1 p.m. Wednesday. Officers said the suspected shooter fled the scene after being approached by a marked patrol car.

Police said officers were pursuing the suspect’s car when the suspect headed west on Michigan Street under Interstate 4 and attempted to pass traffic using the eastbound lanes.

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Police said the suspect crashed into an uninvolved oncoming vehicle just west of I-4.

Investigators said the suspect died from injuries from the crash at a nearby hospital. The passenger inside the suspect’s car was also injured and taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Photos: Michigan Street shut down as Orlando police investigate crash near I-4

Police said the driver of the uninvolved vehicle was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Officers said Michigan Street from I-4 to Westmoreland Drive is expected to remain closed for several hours.

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Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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