The families of Timothy Schmidt Jr. and Tyrek Hill, who were tragically killed during a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween, have announced plans to file a lawsuit against the city of Orlando, its police department, and various businesses and event organizers.
According to CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG News 6, the lawsuit, represented by the Haggard Law Firm, alleges negligence in crowd control, security planning, and overall public safety measures during the large-scale event that drew approximately 75,000 attendees.
The shooting occurred shortly after 1 a.m. on November 1, 2024, when 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar allegedly opened fire into the crowd. This attack resulted in the deaths of Schmidt and Hill, injuries to seven others from gunfire, and one individual being trampled amid the chaos. Edgar was arrested at the scene and faces charges that include two counts of second-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm…