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Additional person arrested in connection to vehicle burglary turned deadly, officials report

Additional person arrested in connection to vehicle burglary turned deadly, officials report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, the Orlando Police Department is releasing information about the arrest of an additional suspect involved in the vehicle burglary on December 26th at 4881 Cypress Woods Drive.

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OPD detectives identified suspect Jackson Similus, 9/1/98.

He has been arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Felony Murder and Burglary of a Conveyance.


ORIGINAL STORY:

Police in Orlando are investigating a deadly shooting Thursday.

Officers said the shooting happened around 5:18 a.m. at the Summergate Apartments on Cypress Woods Drive.

Police said a man was shot while breaking into a car and died at the scene.

Officers said the shooter also remained at the scene.

A spokesperson for the Orange County Jail confirmed with Channel 9 that the shooter was an off-duty corrections officer.

Officials said an investigation into the deadly shooting is ongoing.

Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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