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04-14-2008, 12:31 AM
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6295340&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) -- Orlando's Wet N' Wild water park is being evacuated as the result of a gun fight in the attraction's parking lot.
Orlando Police made an arrest inside Wet N' Wild. Prior to and during the course of that arrest, the crowd started gathering and fighting security. Dozens of kids jumped on the arresting officer, according to OPD spokesperson Sgt. Barbara Jones.
Several hundred teenagers were moved to the parking lot to board busses to go home. While in the parking lot, Jones says multiple fights broke out involving gunfire. Two brothers were shot, one in the leg and one in the face. Both were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with non threatening injuries.
Two busses were searched and a loaded .22 caliber handgun was recovered in the bathroom toilet. It is still unknown if the gun recovered was the gun involved in the shooting. No arrest have been made related to the shooting; however one 17-year-old was taken into custody for misdemeanor assault and interferrence during the course of the investigation.
Both shooting vicitms are 18 and 19 year old male brothers from Deerfield Beach, Florida. No names being released at this time.
This weekend, the water park is hosting hundreds of teenagers participating in Spring Bling 2008. Over 1,500 students were expected to attend.
It has yet to be confirmed whether or not those responsible for the shootings were part of the event which is organized by Xtreme Xperience Productions, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale.
Xtreme Xperience Productions, Inc. sells group travel packages to high school and college-aged students which they brand as "Xtreme Trips." On their website, it states that: "By balancing the safety concerns of parents with the students’ desire for fun-filled vacations, Xtreme Trips provides a high quality trip experience that students treasure for a lifetime."
Both International Dr. between Kirkman Rd. and Carrier Drive, and Universal Blvd. between Interstate 4 and Carrier Drive have been closed to traffic.
FOX 35 has a crew headed to the scene and we will bring you updates on MyFoxOrlando.com as we receive them.
ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) -- Orlando's Wet N' Wild water park is being evacuated as the result of a gun fight in the attraction's parking lot.
Orlando Police made an arrest inside Wet N' Wild. Prior to and during the course of that arrest, the crowd started gathering and fighting security. Dozens of kids jumped on the arresting officer, according to OPD spokesperson Sgt. Barbara Jones.
Several hundred teenagers were moved to the parking lot to board busses to go home. While in the parking lot, Jones says multiple fights broke out involving gunfire. Two brothers were shot, one in the leg and one in the face. Both were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with non threatening injuries.
Two busses were searched and a loaded .22 caliber handgun was recovered in the bathroom toilet. It is still unknown if the gun recovered was the gun involved in the shooting. No arrest have been made related to the shooting; however one 17-year-old was taken into custody for misdemeanor assault and interferrence during the course of the investigation.
Both shooting vicitms are 18 and 19 year old male brothers from Deerfield Beach, Florida. No names being released at this time.
This weekend, the water park is hosting hundreds of teenagers participating in Spring Bling 2008. Over 1,500 students were expected to attend.
It has yet to be confirmed whether or not those responsible for the shootings were part of the event which is organized by Xtreme Xperience Productions, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale.
Xtreme Xperience Productions, Inc. sells group travel packages to high school and college-aged students which they brand as "Xtreme Trips." On their website, it states that: "By balancing the safety concerns of parents with the students’ desire for fun-filled vacations, Xtreme Trips provides a high quality trip experience that students treasure for a lifetime."
Both International Dr. between Kirkman Rd. and Carrier Drive, and Universal Blvd. between Interstate 4 and Carrier Drive have been closed to traffic.
FOX 35 has a crew headed to the scene and we will bring you updates on MyFoxOrlando.com as we receive them.