Orlando Halloween Massacre: Family's Lawsuit Exposes Security Failures

Orlando Halloween Shooting: Family Sues City and Police Over Son's Death A mass shooting on Halloween night in Orlando, Florida, resulted in the death of 19-year-old Timothy Schmidt Jr. and injuries to seven others. Now, Schmidt's family is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Orlando and the Orlando Police Department, claiming negligence and insufficient security measures contributed to the tragedy. "I wake up some days looking for a text from him, and they're not there," said Schmidt's heartbroken father in an interview featured in a recent NBC6 news report. The video shows graphic footage of the chaotic scene, highlighting the intense gunfire and the desperate efforts of first responders. Attorney Michael Haggard, representing the family, stated, "They need to improve the lighting, security, access, control—all these different things when you have an event that is the size of a Super Bowl." Haggard contends that better security measures could have prevented the shooting. The City of Orlando and the Orlando Police Department declined to comment, citing pending litigation. The incident underscores the need for comprehensive safety protocols at large public events and the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities.