Tyre Sampson Has Been Identified As The 14-Year-Old Boy Who Passed Away After Falling From A Orlando Icon Park Ride

A 14-year-old boy dies after a fall from a drop tower ride at Orlando’s ICON PARK.

The boy has been identified as Tyre Sampson, he was visiting Orlando from his home in Missouri with another family in Central Florida.

Sheriff John Mina confirmed with multiple news outlets today at a press conference speaking about the tragedy that took place last night.

Sheriff John Mina update on tragic death at Orlando Free Fall https://t.co/91Zk91p5Lw

— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) March 25, 2022

The ride will remain closed during the investigation.

Sampson’s death was caught on video and is currently circulating online after a Twitter user named Joshua Rodriguez has uploaded the tragic video on social media platform.

Many users have been reporting Rodriguez’s Twitter account and want him to take the video down. Joshua Rodriguez made a tweet claiming he spoke with Sampson’s family and they have not decided if they want the video to remain up.