Two people have been killed and six others injured after a gunman opened fire on Halloween revellers.
Footage shows people running for their lives on Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida.
Large crowds were gathered in the area for the Halloween celebrations.
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said: ‘He pretty much walked into downtown, walked into the street and did what he did.
‘Shortly after reported shots fired, a shooting suspect was located and taken into custody at Washington and Orange.’
The ages of the victims range from 19 to 39-years-old, Smith said.
He added the dead and injured had not yet been identified and families continue to be informed.
A 17-year-old has been arrested.
Orlando Police said: ‘The Orlando Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation in Downtown Orlando.
‘We are still gathering information and interviewing witnesses. We will have more information later this morning.’
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