The 17-year-old accused of shooting into crowds of people celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando – ultimately killing two men and injuring eight others – told deputies that he had witnessed a lot of “loved ones" die,

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith confirmed Friday morning that eight people were shot during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando. Smith said two victims died, and six others were taken to a hospital for treatment.

A 17-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed two people and wounded seven others during a Halloween celebration that drew 75,000 revelers to the streets of downtown Orlando, Florida, last week has been charged as an adult,