Crime
Downtown Orlando shooting suspect identified as 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar
At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night.
A tragic shooting incident in Orlando, Florida, early Tuesday morning has left two people dead and six others injured.
The shooting occurred at two separate locations in the downtown area.
The first shooting took place near the intersection of Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue, followed by a second shooting on Orange Avenue, south of Washington Street.
A 17-year-old suspect, identified as Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, has been arrested in connection with the shootings.
Edgar was previously arrested in 2023 on charges of grand theft.
The motives behind the shootings remain unclear, and authorities are investigating whether the attacks were random or targeted.
The victims, ranging in age from 18 to 39, were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Crime
47-year-old Christopher Waggett shot and killed during domestic incident in Butler
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.
A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, stemming from a dispute on Tuesday night.
According to Butler City Police, the incident involved a confrontation between Sean Williams, 37, and Christopher Waggett, 47, both local residents.
The events unfolded during a gathering at a residence in the 200 block of American Avenue.
Witnesses reported that tensions escalated when a comment upset the mother of Williams’ girlfriend, prompting Waggett to intervene and restrain her.
This led to a physical altercation between Waggett and Williams. During the struggle, Waggett either struck a bottle over Williams’ head or knocked it out of his hand, according to witness statements.
Williams reportedly responded by drawing a firearm and shooting Waggett in the upper body.
Emergency crews quickly arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Waggett ultimately succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
Following the shooting, Williams fled and attempted to hide near his residence on West New Castle Street but was apprehended shortly thereafter.
He was taken into custody and transported to Butler County Prison.
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.