News Summary
On Thursday evening, Orlando police fatally shot 25-year-old Orlin Bueso-Calderon during a confrontation at an apartment complex. Responding to multiple 911 calls about a man with a firearm, officers confronted Bueso-Calderon, who reportedly brandished a BB gun resembling a Glock. The incident raised concerns about police use of force and mental health issues among individuals during confrontations with law enforcement. An investigation is underway.
Orlando Police Fatally Shoot 25-Year-Old Man Waving Simulated Gun Near Apartment Complex
Orlando police officers fatally shot 25-year-old Orlin Bueso-Calderon on Thursday evening during a confrontation at an apartment complex. The incident unfolded around 5:47 p.m. on Cason Cove Drive, where police had responded to multiple 911 calls about a man brandishing what appeared to be a firearm.
Bueso-Calderon was first reported waving a gun at a local 7-Eleven and nearby dry cleaners. Upon arriving at the scene, five officers confronted him in a parking lot after he reportedly fled the convenience store. The officers commanded him to drop the weapon in both English and Spanish, but Bueso-Calderon did not comply with their instructions, which escalated into the use of lethal force.
After the shooting, authorities identified the weapon in Bueso-Calderon’s possession as a “simulated gun,” specifically a BB or pellet gun that closely resembled a Glock handgun. Fortunately, no officers were injured during the incident.
Investigation and Public Response
In light of the shooting, Police Chief Eric Smith noted the inherently dangerous nature of the situation, underscoring that officers often must make split-second decisions in high-pressure environments. The five officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is standard protocol following officer-involved shootings.
Chief Smith also indicated that the investigation would assess if Bueso-Calderon was experiencing a mental health crisis leading up to the confrontation. Bueso-Calderon had a criminal history that included previous charges related to fleeing a traffic stop and aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, although those charges were eventually dropped.
Context of Officer-Involved Shootings
This incident marks the fourth fatal officer-involved shooting by the Orlando Police Department in 2025, with two of those incidents occurring within a two-week span. Past occurrences have similarly involved individuals refusing to drop their weapons during standoffs with police, drawing attention to the complexities and dangers law enforcement faces while responding to such situations.
Witnesses at the scene described the confrontation as chaotic, with many nearby expressing fear and confusion as events unfolded. The details surrounding whether officers were wearing body cameras at the time of the shooting, and if any footage will be released to the public, remain undisclosed.
The Orlando community continues to discuss the implications of this incident, spotlighting ongoing conversations about police use of force, mental health considerations in public safety, and community relations with law enforcement. As the investigation progresses, further information regarding the police response and community safety measures are expected to emerge.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 35 Orlando: Active Scene Investigation at Cason Cove
- Wikipedia: Police Use of Force in the United States
- Click Orlando: Surveillance Video of Police Shooting Incident
- Google Search: Orlando Police Shooting
- WFTV: Man Shot by Orlando Police
- Google Scholar: Police Shootings and Mental Health
- WESH: Orlando Police Investigation Press Conference
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Police
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