Teen accused in Orlando Halloween mass shooting set for January trial

A 17-year-old accused of killing two people and injuring several others in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween is set to stand trial in January.

Grand jury indicts teen behind downtown Orlando mass shooting on Halloween night

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, an Orange County grand jury formally indicted 17-year-old Jaylen Edgar, the teen who open fired in downtown Orlando on Halloween.

Orlando Halloween shooting: New details on timeline, possible motive, teen suspect's movements

The 17-year-old accused of shooting into crowds of people celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando – ultimately killing two men and injuring eight others – told deputies that he had witnessed a lot of “loved ones" die, and that he was under extreme stress.

Downtown Orlando curfew ends after Halloween shooting

The City of Orlando has ended the state of emergency and curfew for downtown Orlando following last week's deadly shooting during Halloween, which left two people dead and eight others hurt.

Tyrek Hill's mom remembers son killed in Orlando Halloween shooting: 'a gentle giant'

The mother of Tyrek Hill, one of two men shot and killed in a shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations, remembered her as a loving, kind, “gentle giant.”

Downtown Orlando shooting suspect to be charged as an adult
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The 17-year-old suspect in the downtown Orlando shooting over Halloween will be charged as an adult, State Attorney Andrew Bain announced Monday. He was charged with second-degree murder, though additional charges are pending. Bain said in Florida a grand jury has to indict on first-degree murder and that his office plans to present the case to a grand jury soon.

Remembering the victims in the downtown Orlando shooting
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FOX 35 is learning more about Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt Jr., the two men killed after a gunman opened fire on crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando. Hill was a dedicated employee of a local towing business and Schmidt Jr. was a student at UCF.

Watch: Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect to be charged as an adult, State Attorney Andrew Bain says

Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain is holding a news conference to provide an update on the downtown Orlando mass shooting that happened early morning November 1st following Halloween festivities. 

Jaylen Dwayne Edgar: Orlando Halloween shooting suspect to be charged as adult

The 17-year-old boy accused of firing a gun into crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando – killing two people and injuring eight others – will be charged as an adult, Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain announced on Monday.

Orlando shooting: Police ID 2 men killed in downtown during Halloween celebrations

Orlando police released the names of the two men – aged 19 and 25 – who were shot and killed Friday morning in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations.

Downtown Orlando shooting suspect does not attend court appearance; his mom did

The 17-year-old man suspected of shooting a handgun during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, killing 2 men and injuring eight others, did not attend his court appearance Saturday morning. 

Orlando shooting updates: What we know about suspect, victims, downtown security, the investigation

Two people were killed, and eight people were hurt after an alleged 17-year-old started shooting in downtown Orlando, sending thousands of people partying for Halloween scrambling in all directions.

Orlando Police asking for photo, video evidence of Halloween night shooting: How to submit

A gunman who opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando killed two people and wounded seven others early Friday, authorities said.

Orlando shooting victim grazed by bullet: 'Duck, crouch, boom'
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Anthony Berry was hanging out with friends on Friday night for Halloween when an alleged gunman started shooting right next to him. He was hit in the head, grazed by a bullet. The doctor said if that bullet him it any lower, he likely would have had serious brain damage.

What happened to downtown Orlando's security checkpoints?

After seven people were hurt in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando in 2022, the City of Orlando and Orlando police added six security checkpoints to get into the downtown entertainment district. Those checkpoints included metal detectors and police K9s to access the street where Orlando's bustling bars and clubs area.