US: Authorities implement State of Emergency order and curfew for Orlando's Downtown Entertainment Area, Florida, following shooting Nov. 1 /update 2

Authorities have declared a State of Emergency order for Orlando's Downtown Entertainment Area in Florida until at least 17:00 Nov. 8. Under the order, a nightly curfew will be in effect from 01:00 to 05:00, and alcohol sales will end at midnight. These measures follow shootings near the intersection of Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue, as well as Washington Street, earlier Nov. 1 that killed two people and injured at least eight others. Police have detained a suspect. The motive behind the incident remains unclear.

A heightened police presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming days. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable.