ORLANDO, Fla. — A “noise” scare sent people fleeing Monday night during the fireworks display at Lake Eola Park, Orlando Police said.
3:45 a.m. update:
The Orlando Police Department said investigators are still working to determine what let to Monday night’s “confusion” during its Fireworks at the Fountain event.
Police are asking for the public’s help. People who were in the area of Lake Eola Park at approximately 9:50 p.m. and who have possible tips are asked to call OPD at 321-235-5300 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS(8477).
INVESTIGATION UPDATE: Our officers remain at Lake Eola in an effort to confirm what led to tonight’s confusion during the fireworks show.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 5, 2022
**Your helps is needed! If you were in this👇area at approx. 9:50pm 📞 our non-emergency line, 321-235-5300 or @CrimelineFL at **TIPS(8477). pic.twitter.com/YHEzYP3ASR
Orlando police say all families at the Family Reunification Center have been reunited.
OPD said the City of Orlando’s Parks Team has collected all remaining personal belongings abandoned at Lake Eola Park. Those looking to claim lost items should email eolahouse@orlando.gov for instructions on retrieving belongings.
UPDATE ON LOST & FOUND: At this time, the @citybeautiful Parks Team is collecting all remaining items at Lake Eola. If you are missing any belongings, please 📧 eolahouse@orlando.gov & a staff member will instruct you on how to retrieve them.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 5, 2022
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Update: Orlando police said they have set up a lost and found at Lake Eola.
Police said attendees are more than welcome to return to the park to retrieve them as officers remain in the area to ensure you can do so safely.
A lost and found area has also been set up at Rosalind Avenue and East Robinson Street, police said.
LOST AND FOUND: If you left any items behind at the park, you are more than welcome to return to retrieve them, as our officers remain in the area to ensure you can do so safely. We have also set up a Lost and Found Area at Rosalind Ave. & E. Robinson St.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 5, 2022
Update: Orlando police tweeted that a noise during the fireworks show confused some spectators, causing people to run from the scene.
No serious injuries have been reported, but some spectators suffered minor injuries after falling during the commotion as people fled, police said.
At this time, it appears that a noise during the fireworks show confused some spectators, causing the reaction. No serious injuries have been reported. Only minor injuries suffered by some spectators who fell during the commotion.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 5, 2022
A family reunification designated area has been set up at North Rosalind Avenue and East Robinson Street.
📢FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES! If you were separated, you can make your way to our Family Reunification Designated Area at N. Rosalind Ave. & E. Robinson St.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 5, 2022
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Read our earlier updates below:
Orlando police said there is “NO evidence of a shooting” in the Lake Eola area after video on social media showed crowds running from the scene during the Fourth of July fireworks Monday evening.
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Police said they are working to secure the scene, and there is no public safety hazard at this time.
🚨IMPORTANT MESSAGE: To our community members now in Downtown Orlando, please know that there is NO evidence of a shooting in the area. Our officers are now working to secure the area. There is NO public safety hazard at this time.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 5, 2022
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