Orange County deputies are searching for a suspect after a woman was fired at Wednesday morning inside a parking garage next to the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando.
The shooting was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. on September 23, 2026, according to information released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived, they located a woman who told investigators that a person known to her had fired at her. Authorities confirmed that the woman was not injured.
The suspect left the area following the shooting and remained sought by deputies in the latest publicly available update.
Shooting Reported at Orange County Courthouse Parking Garage
The incident occurred in the parking garage adjacent to the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando.
Orange County deputies responded after receiving the shooting report and immediately began searching for the person believed to have fired the weapon.
Authorities said the alleged shooter was someone known to the woman, suggesting investigators are not currently describing the incident as a random attack. However, officials have not disclosed the relationship between the woman and the suspect.
No suspect description or identity had been publicly released at the time of the latest update.
Orange County Courthouse Placed on Lockdown
The courthouse complex was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution while deputies searched the surrounding area.
The law-enforcement response resulted in a significant police presence around the courthouse during the middle of the day.
FOX 35 reported that the lockdown was lifted shortly after 2 p.m., several hours after the initial shooting report.
Although the courthouse lockdown was lifted, the parking garage remained closed to vehicles attempting to enter. Vehicles already inside the garage were being allowed to leave.
Woman Not Injured in Orlando Shooting
Despite being fired upon, the woman was not struck by the gunfire and did not suffer physical injuries, according to deputies.
Authorities have not disclosed how many shots were fired or whether investigators recovered shell casings or other evidence from the parking garage.
No other injuries were reported.
The absence of injuries does not lessen the seriousness of the incident, and investigators continue working to identify and locate the person responsible.
Suspect Remains Sought
As of the latest public update, deputies were still looking for the suspect.
Officials have not released the person’s name, age, photograph, vehicle information or physical description.
Authorities also have not publicly announced a motive for the shooting.
Because investigators have said only that the suspect was known to the woman, additional claims about their relationship or what led to the confrontation should be treated as unverified unless confirmed by law enforcement.
Downtown Orlando Shooting Investigation Continues
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the shooting and the circumstances that led to the gunfire.
The courthouse is located at 425 North Orange Avenue in Orlando, according to the Sheriff’s Office court-services information.
Anyone facing an immediate emergency should call 911. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office also lists 407-836-4357 as its non-emergency communications number.
Additional information about the suspect, possible charges and the circumstances surrounding the shooting may be released as the investigation develops.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and current Orlando-area news reporting on September 23, 2026. The shooting investigation remains active, and the suspect had not been publicly identified or reported in custody in the latest information reviewed. The woman targeted in the incident was not injured. Details may change as authorities release further verified updates.