Teen shot, killed while visiting Orlando; mother seeks answers

A 17-year-old girl who was preparing to start college next month was shot and killed at an Orange County apartment complex, leaving her family mourning the loss of what her mother called her "best friend."The Orange County Sheriff's Office said Skyler Bradford was shot and killed Wednesday at an apartment complex on Old Cheney Highway. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not identified any suspects.Bradford's mother, Rodnesha Speed, described her daughter as an outgoing teenager who had recently graduated from high school ahead of schedule."Energetic, very positive, motivating young lady," Speed said. "She loved being the big sister, especially to the little babies."Speed said her daughter was excited to begin college in the coming weeks."She was super excited about that. Then they heard a gunshot, and then they didn't hear anything," Speed said.Grieving the loss of her daughter, Speed said:"I'm never going to see my daughter again. No arrests have been made.

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