Sentencing Scheduled for Orlando Halloween Shooting that Left Two Dead

In just one week, it will be the two-year anniversary of a tragic mass shooting in Downtown Orlando that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to seven others. On Tuesday, Jaylen Edgar, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, will learn his sentence after being convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on Halloween night, when Edgar reportedly opened fire in a crowded area during the festive celebrations. Victims included 25-year-old Tyrek Hill and 19-year-old Timothy Schmidt. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith highlighted the quick response of nearly 100 officers present, recounting how they located and apprehended Edgar shortly after the shooting took place.