Man killed during alleged vehicle burglary at Orlando apartment complex

A man was fatally shot early Tuesday morning during an alleged vehicle burglary at the Summergate Apartments, located at 4881 Cypress Woods Drive, police said.

Officers with the Orlando Police Department responded to the scene around 5:18 a.m. after reports of a shooting. According to investigators, the suspect was shot while attempting to break into a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The individual who fired the shot remained on-site and is cooperating with authorities.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were immediately available.

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

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