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.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.