‘Multiple fatalities’ following shooting in Orlando, Florida

Multiple people have died following a shooting in Orlando, Flordia this morning.

The Orange Country Sheriff's Office tweeted that there had been 'multiple fatalities' in the 'tragic incident.'

Authorities have not given an exact number of fatalities, but early reports are suggesting that up to five people, including the gunman, were killed.

The shooting happened at around 8:00am at a business in the Orange County area, and it's believed the shooter was a disgruntled employee.

Sheffif Jetty Demmings is currently at the scene and is expected to make a statement soon.

The incident comes exactly one week before the first anniversary the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history in which 49 people were shot dead inside an Orlando nightclub.  

This is a developing story. 

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