The Ocoee Police Chief said an officer thought a suspect had a weapon in his hand and opened fire.
However, no weapon was found.
It started with a shoplifting call from a Walmart. The two people allegedly escaped in a green pickup truck and sped away.
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Investigators said that the truck had an out-of-state tag.
On the way out, the suspects hit another vehicle in a nearby parking lot.
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That’s when investigators said one of them got out and raised his hand.
There was allegedly something in his hand.
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Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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