Six dead in US workplace shooting

Five persons, including a woman, were killed at a workplace in the US city of Orlando when a disgruntled former employee went on a shooting spree before killing himself.

The incident happened at Fiamma, a business on North Forsyth Road near Hanging Moss Road near Orlando, the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) said, calling it a "tragic incident".

Four died at the scene of business. One victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The 45-year-old shooter - a former "disgruntled employee" who was fired in April - then killed himself, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

"OCSO working shooting scene that has stabilised. Multiple fatalities. Situation contained," the Sheriff's Office said in a tweet.
 

Seven people were rescued.