An Orange County grand jury handed down an 11-count indictment against 17-year-old Jaylen Edgar on charges stemming from a mass shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations. According to the State Attorney's Office, Edgar is facing two counts of First Degree Murder with a Firearm, seven counts of Attempted First Degree Murder with a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Minor, and Culpable Negligence with Personal Injury.

The incident, which unfolded on Nov. 1, abruptly turned a festive occasion into a scene of horror as Edgar is alleged to have opened fire into a crowd of thousands quickly. Among the victims were Tyrek Hill, 25, and Timothy Schmidt Jr., 19, both of whom were killed. The chaos also resulted in injuries to others, including a woman who was trampled while fleeing the scene for safety. The Orlando Police Department confirmed the swift apprehension of Edgar at the scene of the crime.

Prosecutors presented their case to the grand jury on Wednesday, leading to Edgar's formal indictment. He will be charged as an adult despite his minor status at the time of the alleged crime. The State Attorney's Office announcement underlines that an indictment is not a conviction, and Edgar is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The Orange County Clerk of Court's website is expected to provide updates on court hearings and other legal proceedings related to the case.