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Man arrested after woman found shot and killed at motel near OIA

Orange County, Fla. — A woman was fatally shot and killed Friday evening at a motel on Mccoy Road not far from Orlando International Airport.

Deputies responded to the Econo Lodge Motel at 8:35pm in reference to a man down call. Initially, the first 911 calls stated that the victim fell and hit her head. However, calls after that stated that she had been shot.

The victim, 26 year old Jessica Burnette was found in one of the rooms unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Investigators say the room was registered to her and two others.

Deputies were able to locate a suspect at the bus stop on Semoran Boulevard and Hoffner Avenue. After an interview, 26 year old Eric Rossman was taken into custody and charged with Second Degree Murder. During his initial appearance in court Sunday afternoon, he was denied bond.

The victim and the suspect have reportedly been known to each other.

No other details were given.

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