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1 person shot at Orlando Union Rescue Mission, officials say

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Published  June 13, 2025 2:36pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 35 Orlando
Man sospitalized after shooting at Orlando Union Rescue Mission

Man sospitalized after shooting at Orlando Union Rescue Mission

One man was hospitalized and another taken into custody following a shooting Friday afternoon at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

The Brief

    • One person was shot on Friday afternoon at Orlando Union Rescue Mission.
    • The alleged shooter has been arrested, and the man who was shot is expected to recover.
    • This is the only shooting that has taken place at the establishment in its 77-year history.

ORLANDO, Fla. - One person was shot on Friday afternoon at Orlando Union Rescue Mission, officials say.

What happened?

What we know:

A large law enforcement presence was spotted on Friday afternoon at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on West Colonial Drive in Orlando.

Officials say the shooting took place around 1:30 p.m. when two men were waiting in line at the site's emergency shelter, where every person must go through a metal detector before being admitted. 

The two men began fighting, and officials say one ran to his car, grabbed a handgun and shot the other once.

The man who was shot ran to the medical clinic on site and was then taken to a local hospital. Officials say the man should recover.

The alleged shooter was arrested and is being charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Freddy Clayton, president of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, says this is the only shooting that has taken place at the establishment in its 77-year history. 

A shooting took place on Friday at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

What we don't know:

It is currently unclear what the two men were fighting about before the shooting. Officials have not yet released the identities of the alleged shooter and the man that was shot.

What's next:

Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing. 

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Freddy Clayton, president of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, in an official statement on June 13, 2025. 

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