Victims' Families File Lawsuit After Downtown Orlando Halloween Mass Shooting

Victims' parents from South Florida plan to sue Orlando for negligence during Halloween mass shooting

Father of victim Timothy Schmidt Jr. speaks publicly for the first time since losing his son.

Families of victims in Halloween night shooting to file lawsuit

The lawsuit will be filed later this month.

Families of men killed in Halloween shooting to sue City of Orlando, OPD

On Oct. 31, Tyrek Hill was preparing to discuss with his mother the possibility of buying a truck to start his own towing company. Timothy Schmidt Jr. was showing a friend around Orlando, where Hill was a student at the University of Central Florida. That night, both men decided to hit downtown for its annual Halloween block party. Neither made it out alive after being gunned down by 17-year-old Jaylen Edgar, who inexplicably was carrying a weap…

Victims' families file lawsuit after downtown Orlando Halloween mass shooting

The lawsuit alleges negligence in crowd control, security planning and overall public safety measures during one of the city's biggest annual events.

Families of 2 killed in Orlando Halloween shooting to file lawsuit, calling for change

The families of two men killed when an alleged teenage gunman opened fire on crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando last year announced Tuesday their intention to file a lawsuit this month. They are calling for justice, accountability, and systemic change to prevent future tragedies.

Family of 2 killed in Orlando Halloween celebrations files lawsuit

The family of Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt Jr., the two men killed after a gunman opened fire on crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando in 2024 has filed a lawsuit.