Orlando police chief to discuss violent crime
ORLANDO, Florida. The Orlando police chief will hold a press conference on Thursday to discuss his agency’s efforts to reduce violent crime.
Chief Eric Smith will speak at 11:15 a.m. at the Orlando Police Department.
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Talk of increased security, especially in downtown Orlando, has been going on since last summer, when seven people were gunned down near Wall Street.
No arrests were made during the shooting.
“We are outraged and heartbroken by the act of senseless violence that has disrupted the pleasant atmosphere we have come to expect in downtown Orlando, and we pray for the speedy physical and emotional recovery of those who were injured and others who witnessed it. tragic event,” Commissioner Regina E. Hill said in a statement. “We are confident that the Orlando Police Department will exhaust all available resources to ensure that those responsible for this incident are brought to justice promptly and fully. I know firsthand that business owners are committed to cooperating with law enforcement and others so that our guests can continue to enjoy their downtown experience in peace and will take all necessary steps to ensure they can visit our establishments safely with confidence and security.”
News 6 will broadcast Smith’s press conference at the beginning of this story.
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