The Orlando Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in Downtown Orlando,
resulting in multiple victims.
Media Alert from Orlando Police Department
On 11/01/2024, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired at Central Blvd. and
Orange Ave. Within minutes, a second shooting was witnessed by officers south of Washington Street on
Orange Avenue. A total of 8 victims were shot. Tragically, 2 individuals have been pronounced deceased. The
remaining 6 victims were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) in stable condition. The
ages of the victims range from 19 to 39-years-old. Shortly after the initial shots were reported, a suspect was
located by officers on OPD’s Downtown Detail and taken into custody at Washington St. and Orange Ave. That
suspect has been identified as 17-year-old Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, who was previously arrested for Grand Theft
in 2023. In light of this tragic incident, the Orlando Police Department would like to remind the community that
safety is our top priority. Nearly 100 officers were patrolling Downtown at the time of the shooting, due to the
large crowd expected on Halloween. The Orlando Police Department is also assessing the need for increased
patrols Downtown this weekend.
UPDATE:
Below are the details we are able to release about the victims at this time. Victims are not
listed in any particular order.
Victim 1:
Black Male, 25, Deceased
Victim 2:
White Male, 19, Deceased
Victim 3:
White Male, 18, Shot in lower left leg
Victim 4:
White Female, 39, Shot in left hand
Victim 5:
Hispanic Female, 24, Shot in left leg
Victim 6:
Black Male, 20, Shot in head (graze)
Victim 7:
Hispanic Male, 26, Shot in right foot
Victim 8:
Hispanic Female, 19, Shot in upper back, lodged in cheek
Victim 9:
This victim was not mentioned during the press conference. She was not shot; she was trampled as the crowd
attempted to flee the scene of the shooting. Hispanic Female, 26, Injuries from being trampled
