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Orlando, FL — A Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando has left two people dead, including 25-year-old Tyrek Hill, whose identity was confirmed by friends and family on social media.
His sister, Kii Hill, posted, “My baby brother gone. I feel like my world is falling apart. I keep taking loses…I’m broken💔💔💔🕊️ Tyrek Hill.”
Sonya Montgomery also mourned his loss, sharing, “Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ❤️ We will miss that bright smile at the family gatherings… but there is peace in knowing that we will see you again soon. 🕊️🙏🏾❤️ Rest in Peace Tyrek ‘Rico’ Hill 💔”
What happened?
The shooting started at 1:07 a.m. on Friday near Orange Avenue and Central Blvd., sending people running and yelling throughout downtown Orlando.
Minutes later, the alleged suspect opened fire near Orange Avenue and Washington Street, feet from a group of Orlando Police Officers and people milling around downtown. Within moments, the alleged suspect is tackled to the ground and detained.
Surveillance video and bodycamera video show the moment the alleged suspect fires his gun, and the moment he is tackled by authorities.
The victims
Two men died in the shooting, seven others were shot, and one was hurt after being trampled during the rush to get away.
- Victim 1: A 25-year-old Tyrek Hill, deceased
- Victim 2: 19-year-old white male, deceased
- Victim 3: 18-year-old white male, shot in the lower left leg
- Victim 4: 39-year-old female, shot in the left hand
- Victim 5: 24-year-old Hispanic female, shot in left leg
- Victim 6: 20-year-old Black male, grazed by bullet in the head
- Victim 7: 26-year-old Hispanic male, shot in right foot
- Victim 8: 19-year-old Hispanic female, shot in upper back with bullet lodged in cheek
- Victim 9: 26-year-old Hispanic female; not shot, but hurt being trampled as people ran
- Victim 10: A female drove herself to the hospital with a gunshot wound.
The suspect
Police identified the shooting suspect as 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar. He’s facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
State Attorney Andrew Bain said his office will determine whether Edgar will be charged as a juvenile or an adult. Earlier, he said he believes there are aggravating factors to transfer the case to adult court.
