ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is working to learn more about the two Orlando police officers who were shot in the line of duty on Friday.
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It all started with a traffic stop at West Washington Street and North Garland Avenue in downtown Orlando.
Police said a suspect then shot the officers, carjacked someone and took off.
The suspect, Daton Viel, 28, was then killed by SWAT teams in a hotel room on International Drive near Universal Orlando Resort. Viel was holed up for hours prior to being fatally shot.
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The officers who were shot were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and are expected to make a full recovery.
Orlando police Chief Eric Smith said he has been visiting the officers in the hospital.
It will be a long road to recovery, but he’s looking forward to seeing them get discharged.
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Channel 9 will continue to follow-up with law enforcement and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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