Man shot to death while breaking into car at Orlando apartment complex, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando are investigating a deadly shooting Thursday.

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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.

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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.

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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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