The upcoming trial for Jaylen Edgar, the teenager charged in the Halloween mass shooting in downtown Orlando last year, has been scheduled to start on Jan. 12. According to FOX 35 Orlando, Edgar faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder after police say he opened fire into a crowded celebration, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
Jury selection for Edgar’s trial will commence on Jan. 8, with Edgar being tried as an adult despite being 17 at the time of the shooting, as reported by ClickOrlando. He remains in custody without bond, and if convicted, his charges could result in a life sentence. The incident led to widespread panic and chaos, during which a 26-year-old woman was trampled as revelers fled in terror.
Details from the investigation reveal that Edgar moved through the downtown area on the night of the shooting, tragically killing 19-year-old University of Central Florida freshman Timothy Schmidt Jr. and 25-year-old Tyrek Hill. After the shooting, the plaintiffs’ families filed negligence lawsuits against the city and the operators of Wall Street Plaza, pointing to alleged failures in security, training, and safety measures…