An Orlando Police Officer has been shot and the suspect is still at large.

A Tweet sent out by the Orlando Police Department this morning confirmed that one of its officers was involved in a shooting near Princeton Street and John Young Parkway.

Local news radio producer Laurel Lee tweeted that two witnesses claimed that the officer was female and was shot multiple times by a man wearing a security uniform.

Motorists in the area are being encouraged to avoid the area altogether as the search for the suspect continues.

The Orlando Police Department has confirmed that the Officer involved has passed away.

Stay to Knight News for continued updates.