Hearing the news hits home for me because I knew Dylan. He was an intern when I worked at WFTV, our ABC affiliate in Orlando.
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He was living his dream of working in Orlando - he had his eyes set on Orlando because he wanted to be with his family and friends.
Dylan was ambitious and ready to take on the task of becoming a journalist and he accomplished his goal of working in Orlando.
Dylan was a TV reporter for Spectrum News 13 in Orlando. He was only 24 years old, ambitious, and truly had a passion for journalism and sports.
As an intern, he was eager to learn all the skills to become a great journalist from being an anchor to learning how to edit and write-- anxious to start reporting.
He was always ready to jump on any shift and ride along with my former coworkers and me to cover the story of the day.
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During the time of his internship, we worked on getting his demo reel ready for his first job, which he landed in Gainesville, Florida, and just a year ago he started reporting with Spectrum News 13 in Orlando.
Yesterday, he was just doing his job, a job I and other journalists around the country do every day. He was killed while on the job.
Today a community close to my heart is heartbroken.
I'm heartbroken to know that gun violence has once again devastated a place I've called home for many years.
As for Dylan's family, fiancé, and friends, my heart goes out to you.
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We are all proud of Dylan. May you rest in peace.
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