On November 1, 2024, two people were killed and eight others, including seven by gunfire, were injured in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando, Florida, during overnight Halloween festivities.

[3] At 1:07 a.m., Edgar walked south down Orange Avenue past the intersection of Central Boulevard before turning around, pulling a handgun from his waistline and firing a single shot, killing Tyreek Hill.

At 1:11 a.m, Edgar opened fire again, mortally wounding Timothy Schmidt Jr. before continuing to shoot at the crowd, striking seven other people.

[7] The two deceased people were identified as 25-year-old Tyreek Hill, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and 19-year-old Timothy Schmidt Jr., who succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Dyer condemned the shooting, stating “Honestly, I am frustrated to have to stand in front of you all and again, share the news that we have senselessly lost another life due to gun violence”.