One killed, 5 injured in US Orlando shooting
- Source: Global Times
- [13:17 November 10 2009]
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This TV grab taken on Nov. 6, 2009 shows the office building on the eighth floor of which a mass shooting took place in Orlando, Florida. At least one was killed and several others wounded on Friday as a gunman shot in the office building in Orlando. (Xinhua photo)
One people was killed and five others injured Friday after a gunman opened fire in an office building in downtown Orlando, Fla., police said.
All of the wounded were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center and some of them are in critical condition.
The shooting happened in the high-rise Gateway Center office building near Orlando's Lake Inavhoe, a considerable distance from the Disney World.
Sgt. Barbara Jones of the Orlando Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old Jason Rodriguez, who is also believed to be the only shooter.
Rodriguez, a former employee at the building, surrendered to police at his mother's home after fleeing the crime scene.
Federal records show Rodriguez is a 40-year-old "man with economic woes that include a recent bankruptcy filing.
In his filing last May for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under which he sought to have his assets liquidated and his debts discharged, Rodriguez listed his assets at $4,675 and his liabilities at $89,873.31.
