The families of the victims of a shooting spree in Orlando, Florida, are grieving and demanding "sane and responsible gun legislation in America" in the wake of the tragedy. Brandi Major and Tokiyo Major, parents of nine-year-old victim T'yonna Major, spoke of their heartbreak and the other victims, Dylan Lyons, 24, and Nathacha Augustin, 38. The gunman, 19-year-old Keith Moses, was apprehended by authorities.
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Marc Muffley, 40, of Lansford, Pennsylvania was arrested Monday night after an explosive device was found in his suitcase at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The device was described as a circular compound wrapped in wax paper and plastic wrap, prompting the immediate evacuation of the area. Muffley is charged with attempting to bring an explosive onto an Orlando-bound flight, and the FBI and TSA are continuing to investigate the incident.
Marc Muffley, 40, was arrested Monday after TSA agents found an explosive material in his checked suitcase at Lehigh Valley International Airport. He is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft. Surveillance video showed Muffley checking his luggage on Flight 201, and he was arrested by federal agents on suspicion of attempting to bring explosives on the plane. The investigation is ongoing.
Keith Melvin Moses, a 19-year-old Florida man, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with a shooting spree last week that left three people dead and one injured in Pine Hills, a community west of Orlando. Moses is being held in the Orange County Jail without bond, and the investigation is ongoing.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law that gives him control over Walt Disney Co., in response to the company's criticism of his "Don't Say Gay" law. The law cancels the dissolution of a special taxing district for Disney's 25,000 acres south of Orlando, allowing DeSantis to replace the existing board with one of his own choosing. The law is expected to have a major impact on Central Florida, with Disney being a major employer and economic driver in the area.
On Wednesday afternoon, a gunman opened fire near Pine Hills, Florida, killing a 9-year-old and wounding her mother, as well as two journalists from Spectrum News 13. Dylan Lyons, a reporter, died from his injuries, while photographer Jesse Walden was wounded and is being treated in hospital. A memorial has been set up for Lyons and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, a known gang member, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of three people in Orange County, Florida. The bodycam video of the arrest shows an officer driving up to Moses and getting what looks like a gun out of the suspect's pocket. According to officials, Moses had a lengthy rap sheet and the first woman, the TV reporter and the 9-year-old died as a result of the shootings. Orange County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and have not released any further information.
Three people were killed and two were injured in a series of shootings in Orange County, Florida on Wednesday. The suspect has been arrested, and investigators are still trying to determine the motive. The local media community is mourning the loss of a journalist, and the Sheriff's Office has asked anyone with information to come forward.