The parents of 19-year-old Timothy Schmidt Jr. and 25-year-old Tyrek Hill are scheduled to hold a joint news conference with attorneys Michael Haggard and Douglas McCarron – who represent victims of gun violence – at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday.

It will mark the first public statement by Schmidt's parents since their son's death.

WATCH LIVE: FOX 35 News will stream the news conference in the video player at the top of this page.

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They plan to file a lawsuit against the City of Orlando, the Orlando Police Department, and several businesses and event organizers involved in the 2024 Halloween celebrations.

The families allege negligence in crowd control, security planning, and overall public safety during one of the city’s largest annual events.

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