Timothy Schmidt Jr. was a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Central Florida and a talented soccer player from Weston, Florida. Known to family as Timo, he was studying marketing and hoped to follow his father into business; he had served as best man at his father’s wedding just months before and was described by friends and coaches as humble, funny, and the sweetest person.

In the early hours of November 1, 2024, Timothy was in downtown Orlando for Halloween celebrations when a gunman opened fire near Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard, killing 25-year-old Tyrek Hill. Minutes later the shooter fired again near Orange Avenue and Washington Street; Timothy was struck in the chest, transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, and died of his injuries. Seven others were wounded.

Police apprehended a 17-year-old male at the scene and charged him as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder. The case went to trial and survivors testified about the chaos that night. If anyone knew Timothy or was in that area on November 1, 2024, please share what might help investigators or the families.