Police shot in Orlando, suspect killed: What we know about the shooting

Two Orlando police officers in critical condition are expected to recover after being shot during a traffic stop Friday night, police said, and the suspected shooter was killed Saturday morning.

According to police, one of the people in a vehicle wanted in a Miami homicide was a suspect in the late-night shooting. Police said he was killed in a shootout with SWAT near the Universal resort area.

Police said the suspect stole another car after the shooting near Washington Street and Garland Avenue, near the Interstate 4 overpass and a few blocks north of Amway Center.

Dr. Michael Chatham of Orlando Health said the officers are expected to fully recover from their injuries.

Here's what we know:

What happened in the Orlando shooting?

According to Orlando police, two officers pulled over a vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Miami. One of the people in the car shot the officers and carjacked another vehicle and led police on a chase.

The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Daton Viel.

“This is a sad day for our department,” Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said early Saturday morning. “For the suspects out there, we will find you and you will be brought to justice.”

Several nearby law enforcement agencies are assisting in the case, including sheriff's offices from Lake, Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties, as well as police from Daytona Beach and Apopka, according to ClickOrlando.

On Saturday, Smith said Viel was barricaded in a hotel room at the Holiday Inn & Suites near the Universal Studios resort. SWAT evacuated the hotel and about 9 a.m. got into a shootout with Viel, Smith said, and Viel died from his injuries.

Where was the shooting in Orlando?

The shooting took place near West Washington Street and North Garland Avenue. The intersection is two blocks north of the Amway Center, where the NBA's Orlando Magic play, on the other side of the I-4 overpass. It's also blocks west of Lake Eola Park and the Walt Disney Amphitheater.

When did the Orlando police shooting take place?

Two officers were shot about 11 p.m. Friday, August 4, police said.

Where was the Orlando shooting suspect killed?

Police Chief Eric Smith said law enforcement went to the 5900 block of Caravan Court, where the suspect was located, about 6 a.m. Saturday. Smith said the suspect had barricaded himself in a room at Holiday Inn & Suites near the Universal Studios theme park.

The hotel is about 8 miles from the shooting site.

Who were the Orlando police officers shot?

The names of the officers shot Friday night have not been released. Police said they were being treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center, and an Orlando Health official said they were expected to make full recoveries.

Who are the suspects in the Orlando shooting?

The man accused of shooting two Orlando police officers was Daton Viel, 28, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said Saturday. Smith added that Viel had "an extensive criminal history."

Orlando police initially said they were looking for two suspects in the shooting, but Saturday they said only one was involved in the shooting.

What are people saying about the Orlando police shooting?

Val Demings, a former Orlando police chief who represented the area in the U.S. House, tweeted her condolences. "This community will not rest until the suspects are brought to justice," she wrote.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody also posted, asking people to "please keep these officers and Florida's entire LEO family in your prayers."

Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said he'd pledge his "full support and resources" in pursuit of the suspects.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Orlando police shooting suspect killed. Here's what we know