Teen Charged for Orlando Halloween Mass Shooting

Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, a 17-year-old, will be charged as an adult for the Orlando Halloween shootings that resulted in two deaths and eight injuries. State Attorney Andrew Bain announced the decision, noting the 'brazen nature' of the crime as Edgar fired into a crowd of 75,000 revelers. Edgar faces two counts of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder, with a grand jury to potentially elevate charges. The victims included Tyrek Hill, 25, and University of Central Florida student Timothy Schmidt Jr., 19. Edgar was arrested at the scene, and his previous charge for grand theft will also be tried in adult court. In response to the incident, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a local state of emergency, imposing a curfew and early closure for alcohol sales.