Families announce lawsuit after deadly Halloween shooting in Orlando

The families of two men killed when an alleged teenage gunman opened fire on crowds celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando last year announced Tuesday their intention to file a lawsuit this month. During a joint news conference Tuesday morning, the parents of 19-year-old Timothy Schmidt Jr. and 25-year-old Tyrek Hill spoke alongside attorneys Michael Haggard and Douglas McCarron, who represent victims of gun violence. They called for justice, accountability, and systemic change to prevent future tragedies.