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Police: 1 killed after fight on Colonial Drive in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando are investigating after a fight turned deadly Tuesday morning.

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6:39 a.m. update:

Officers said a fight between two people left one person dead.

Police did not say what led to the fight and did not give details about the victim.

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Officers said they believe the fight was between two “transients in the area.”

CSI units and homicide detectives are actively investigating.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Original report:

Police in Orlando are investigating a large and active crime scene Tuesday morning.

Orlando police responded around 3:22 a.m. to an incident next to the street in front of a McDonald’s restaurant on West Colonial Drive near John Young Parkway.

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When Channel 9 arrive to the scene, there was an ambulance and around 12 Orlando police cruisers.

One officer was seen speaking with a McDonald’s employee at the drive-thru window.

Police have not shared any details on the incident and it’s unclear if the situation involved the restaurant.

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