Orlando Mass Shooting Shocks Halloween CelebrationsEarly today, a devastating mass shooting occurred in downtown Orlando amid Halloween festivities, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
The Orlando Police Department reported that gunfire erupted near Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard around 1:07 a.m. Shortly afterward, another shooting incident occurred nearby, leading to a swift response from the on-duty officers.
Orlando Police apprehended 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar shortly after the shooting. Edgar, previously arrested for grand theft, has been identified as the primary suspect in the shooting.
Police Chief Eric Smith confirmed Edgar’s involvement, although investigations are ongoing to uncover the events leading up to the incident.