The Brief
- Jonathan Flores was shot and killed by Orlando police early Easter morning after allegedly refusing to drop a firearm near a downtown nightclub.
- Bodycam footage shows Flores’s gun falling from his waistband and investigators say he fired a round into the air before officers arrived.
- An FDLE investigation is underway as questions remain about use of force, weapon permits, and the events leading to the shooting.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Newly released video shows a man who was shot and killed by Orlando police early Easter morning after allegedly refusing to drop a firearm near a downtown nightclub.
FDLE investigating shooting of Jonathan Flores
What we know:
A man was fatally shot by Orlando police early Easter morning after allegedly refusing to drop his gun during a confrontation downtown. The Orlando Police Department identified the man as Jonathan Flores.
Officers say they responded to reports of a fight outside Thrive Cocktail Lounge when they encountered Flores, who was armed. Body camera footage released by OPD shows the suspect’s gun falling from his pants prior to officers engaging.…