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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to not use firearms to celebrate New Year.
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The department tweeted: “As New Year’s Eve approaches, we want to remind you that what goes up, must come down.”
According to Florida Statutes, shooting a gun in public could be a misdemeanor of the first degree.
They ask that if you see someone fire a gun into the air call 911.
A stray bullet from a gun could kill someone! As New Year's Eve approaches, we want to remind you that what goes up, must come down. DON'T shoot guns to celebrate the holiday - it's dangerous and illegal!
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) December 30, 2022
If you see someone fire a gun into the air, call 911. #CelebrateSafely pic.twitter.com/Xs1IlxZR7B
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