Orlando Police and crime scene investigators descended on the Star Tower condominiums near downtown Orlando on Friday morning, hours after officers responded to what was logged as an armed disturbance late Thursday night. Detectives and crime scene technicians could be seen working inside and around the high-rise, with marked patrol units parked nearby as the scene stayed active. By midmorning, authorities had not released any additional information about what sparked the response.
What happened
Officers were first sent to the downtown high-rise around 9 p.m. Thursday, according to WFTV. The station reports that the Orlando Police Department’s Active Calls for Service listed the incident as an armed disturbance and notes that its coverage is still developing. WFTV also said it has asked police officials for more details.
Where this happened
The police activity centered on Star Tower Condominiums, a downtown high-rise at 260 S. Osceola Avenue at the corner of South Osceola and East Jackson in the South Eola/Thornton Park area. Real estate listings describe Star Tower as a boutique residential tower with guarded entry and rooftop amenities, within easy walking distance of Lake Eola and downtown venues, according to Compass. The building sits in a mixed-use stretch of downtown that draws both residents and visitors.
Investigation underway
The City of Orlando’s public Active Calls resource, which local reporters commonly use to confirm dispatched incidents and responses, was cited in WFTV’s reporting on the call. As of Friday morning, officials had not issued a formal press release about what occurred at the tower. Investigators remained on site while evidence was collected, and detectives are seeking information from anyone who may have seen or recorded something relevant to the incident.
What residents should know
People who live or work near Star Tower should plan for a continued police presence while investigators wrap up their on-scene work and are urged to steer clear of the immediate area so officers can do their jobs. If you witnessed anything connected to the incident or captured video, WFTV reports that police welcome tips and that Channel 9 will update its coverage as new information comes in. We will also update this page once officials release further details.
