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Man flashing 'simulated' gun shot, killed by police officers at Orlando apartment complex: OPD

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Updated  May 1, 2025 10:20pm EDT
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Suspect identified in Orlando officer-involved shooting

The Orlando Police Department has now identified the man that was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night outside of an apartment complex. Police said the man killed is 25-year-old Orlin Manuel Bueso Calderon, who had a criminal history. Officials said Calderon failed to drop a gun he was waving, despite repeated commands before being shot. The recovered firearm was later determined to be a simulated weapon that appeared similar to a "Glock handgun.

The Brief

    • Orlando police shot and killed a man who was reportedly waving a gun at a 7-Eleven, nearby businesses and in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
    • The suspect failed to drop the weapon despite repeated commands before being shot, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said.
    • The recovered firearm was later determined to be a simulated weapon that appeared similar to a "Glock handgun," the chief said; FDLE is investigating.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department is conducting an investigation into the deadly shooting of a man by police officers.  

What we know:

The Orlando Police Department is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place around 5:47 p.m. on Thursday, at an apartment complex on Cason Cove Drive. 

Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man brandishing a gun at a 7-Eleven on Conroy Road and nearby businesses. 

When police encountered the man in a nearby apartment complex parking lot, he failed to drop the weapon after being commanded in both English and Spanish to do so, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said. 

Five officers then opened fire, fatally wounding him, the chief said, and a firearm recovered at the scene was later identified as a simulated weapon.

The simulated gun appeared very similar to a "Glock handgun," the chief explained during an evening news conference. An image of the simulated weapon was later released to FOX 35 News, which can be seen below:

Police identified the man killed as 25-year-old Orlin Manuel Bueso Calderon. Chief Smith said he had a criminal history. 

What we don't know:

It remains unclear whether the officers involved were wearing body cameras or if footage will be released publicly. 

What they're saying:

During an evening news conference, Orlando Chief Eric Smith said the man was shot by five officers and died from injuries at the scene. A "simulated" gun was retrieved, Chief Smith said, which appeared to be a pellet or BB gun. No officers were injured.

"Our officers gave multiple commands in English and Spanish to the suspect to drop the gun. When the suspect failed to follow the commands, he was shot by five officers," Chief Smith said.

Man wielding 'simulated' gun shot, killed by police officers

The Orlando Police Department is conducting an investigation into the deadly shooting of a man by police officers.

The simulated gun appeared very similar to a "Glock handgun," Chief Smith said.

"It is either a BB or pellet gun. It's a simulated gun, so it looks just like a real gun," he added.  

What's next:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now leading the investigation, as is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings.

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Orlando Police Department.

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