Orlando, Florida – The Young man of 17 years suspected of firing a weapon during Halloween holidays in downtown Orlando, killing 2 men and injuring eight othershe did not attend his court appearance Saturday morning.

Instead, Mother of Jaylen Dwayne Edgarvisibly moved, he stood next to the public defender in the juvenile courtroom.

“Could you speak into the microphone?” the judge asked, “Just take a moment, pull yourself together.”

Edgar’s mother said nothing more and said nothing as she left the courthouse.

The 17-year-old suspect was charged with two counts of first degree murder and six counts of attempted first degree murderr, officials said.

State’s Attorney Andrew Bain said shortly after the shooting that Edgar may be charged as an adult.

The judge ruled that the teenager will remain in juvenile detention until his next hearing. “He will be held in custody until his court hearing,” she said.

Attorney Albert Yonfa, who is unrelated to the case, said he expects prosecutors to charge Edgar as an adult.

“The state attorney has the right to directly charge this person as an adult, even if he is 17, because of the heinousness of the crime he is accused of,” he said.

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Orlando police said gunfire was reported at 1:07 a.m. Friday in downtown Orlando, sending thousands of people running for cover. Three minutes later, officers heard gunshots a block away.

Police said the suspected gunman fired at the officers, who quickly tackled him to the ground.

Two men were killed, one of whom attended the University of Central Floridaand eight others were injured. Seven had gunshot wounds and one was trampled as people fled, police said.

“We all know that shooting people doesn’t solve anything. This person here threw his life away for what? For some beef or whatever will come out in the investigation. We all know it’s not going to be the most serious thing in the world.” Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said.

“So it’s one of those things where we need everybody’s help, but we’re going to continue to do what we’re doing, we’re going to continue to have strong security downtown and we’re going to have a big presence and we’re going to be ready for whatever comes.” he said. said.

Orlando police want photos or video of the shooting

Anyone with photos or video of the downtown shooting is asked to send it to the Orlando Police Department, who could help with its investigation.

Orlando mayor implements downtown curfew, restricts alcohol consumption after shooting

In response to the shooting, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer imposed a temporary curfew from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the downtown entertainment district.

He also ordered alcohol sales to end at midnight, he said. The ban and restriction on alcohol sales would last for a week, until next Friday.

Former Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon said it’s a step in the right direction.

“Somewhere during this conversation, there has to be a pitch for some adjustments to how business is done in the downtown area,” he said.