ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is working to learn more about the 17-year-old accused of a deadly mass shooting during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando.
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Jaylen Edgar is accused of shooting eight people and killing two as thousands gathered in the heart of Orlando to celebrate the holiday.
The juvenile faces two counts of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm.
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This is Edgar’s second arrest in a year.
Records show he was booked last November for stealing a vehicle and charged as a juvenile.
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The public school system confirmed Edgar had not been enrolled with the district for at least a year.
Prosecutors say they’re reviewing this new case, and he will likely be charged as an adult.
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