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.
BOSSIER CITY, LA — Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning, leaving one person deceased. The incident took place just before 5:00 a.m. at the Southern Living Mobile Home Park.
According to initial reports, witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed shortly by the sound of sirens as first responders rushed to the scene.
Bossier City Police Department (BCPD) officers, along with emergency medical personnel, arrived promptly to secure the area and attend to those involved.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, including what led to the officer discharging their weapon, remain unclear at this time.
BCPD’s Public Information Officer (PIO) has confirmed that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
As of 8:30 a.m., both Louisiana State Police and BCPD units remain on the scene, actively investigating the incident.
The scene has been secured while detectives work to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased individual, pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Bossier City Police Department or Louisiana State Police.
Updates will be provided as new details emerge.