Orlando Halloween Shooting: Suspect Faces Murder Charges

A mass shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations led to the deaths of two people and injured six others, with the suspect identified as 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar. The shooting occurred near East Central Boulevard and North Orange Avenue, where Edgar, wearing a yellow shirt, opened fire into a crowd before being apprehended by police. Surveillance and body camera footage captured the chaos and Edgar's arrest, with a police officer tackling him to the ground. The victims, aged between 19 and 39, were transported to the hospital in stable condition. The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown, and Edgar faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder, with the potential to be tried as an adult. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith highlighted the swift police response and the ongoing investigation into Edgar's intentions.