A teenager allegedly shot two people dead on Halloween. He was summoned to court but refused to show up Saturday morning, instead his mom took his place.
His mother made an emotional appearance on his behalf, per Fox 35 Orlando.
Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, 17, killed two men and injured eight other people in downtown Orlando.
His mom spoke only to confirm his identity. It’s not known why he did not show.
‘Could you speak into the microphone?’ the judge asked, ‘just take a moment, collect yourself.’
COURT CHARGES
The suspect is expected to be charged as an adult due to the severity of the crimes he is accused of. The judge said he will remain in juvenile custody.
Edgar has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Teenage soccer star Timothy Schmidt Jr. was identified as one of two people killed in the Friday shooting.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The 19-year-old University of Central Florida freshman was enjoying a night out with some friends outside ‘The Block’ – a seven-venue entertainment district in downtown Orlando – when Edgar allegedly opened fire.
Schmidt and another man, identified as 25-year-old Tyrek Hill, were eventually pronounced dead at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
