Heartbreak in Orlando: Father of Tragic Shooting Victim Launches Nonprofit to Support Families Affected by Violence
Orlando, Florida — In the wake of a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two young men during a Halloween celebration, a grieving father is sharing his heartache and calling for action to prevent future tragedies. Timothy Schmidt remembers his son, Timothy Schmidt Jr., affectionately known as “Timo,” as a vibrant 19-year-old who was navigating his freshman year at the University of Central Florida and pursuing his passion for soccer. On the night of …