With everything else going on today in Florida, some guys tried to steal guns from a sporting goods store in Orange County (Orlando area). They were not successful, thanks to the Orlando Police Department:
#BREAKING– law enforcement source says SWAT standoff underway at Orange Co Academy Sports store as someone inside tries to loot GUNS. #wftv
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) September 10, 2017
One person has surrendered, another refusing to come out. Seen in store video loading guns and ammo #wftv #irma https://t.co/GvHbBEsRNH
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) September 10, 2017
#BREAKING– suspect in custody after SWAT uses gas. Will update in AM as I get more information. https://t.co/GvHbBEsRNH
— Karla Ray (@KRayWFTV) September 11, 2017
Thankfully no officers were hurt:
Burglary call at sporting goods store has been peacefully resolved. Two suspects in custody. No officers hurt: pic.twitter.com/nJppsK7MYq
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) September 11, 2017
And the Orlando PD says it was not looting, just regular burglary (is there a difference?):
MEDIA: Reports of looting are inaccurate & unnecessarily put our community on edge. Please refrain from erroneous reporting at this time.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) September 10, 2017
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Meanwhile in Fort Lauderdale, it looks as if looting is well underway
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