Crime
13-year-old Johvan Taylor shot and killed in Florida City neighborhood
Homestead, FL – A Florida City neighborhood was the scene of a devastating incident Saturday night when 13-year-old Johvan Taylor was fatally shot.
The shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the area of Northwest 13th Street and Sixth Avenue. Police from Florida City and Homestead responded to the scene after reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Johvan Taylor in the backyard of a home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated life-saving measures until Miami-Dade Fire Rescue paramedics arrived.
Paramedics transported Johvan via airlift to Jackson South Medical Center, but despite their efforts, the teen was pronounced deceased.
Law enforcement has cordoned off an entire block to conduct their investigation.
A dark-colored vehicle at the scene has drawn significant attention from investigators, although its connection to the crime remains unclear.
Surveillance footage from nearby Ring cameras captured the sound of gunfire, which police are reviewing as part of their inquiry.
The Miami-Dade Police Homicide Bureau has taken over the investigation, treating the case as a top priority.
A reward of $5,000 has been offered for any information leading to an arrest.
Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously through Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 1-305-471-TIPS (8477) or online at their official website.
This tragic loss has left the community in mourning as police work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice. Further updates will follow as new information becomes available.
Crime
Solomon Henderson, Antioch High School shooting suspect motive revealed in alleged manifesto
‘I was so miserable. I wanted to kill myself. I just couldn’t take anymore. I am a worthless subhuman, a living, breathing disgrace,’ the 17-year-old gunman allegedly wrote.
Authorities are investigating a chilling 47-page document reportedly written by 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, the suspected gunman responsible for the deadly shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
The manifesto, which surfaced online shortly before the tragic incident, offers a harrowing glimpse into the suspect’s thoughts, motives, and preparations leading up to the attack.
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The document, allegedly posted to a social media account linked to Henderson, contained detailed plans for the shooting, including a layout of the school, photos of weapons he intended to use, and his personal struggles.
Henderson’s final entry was dated November 18—the same day that Metro Nashville Police Department responded to a hoax call reporting a school shooting at Antioch High School.
In one of the writings, Henderson reportedly expressed deep personal anguish and self-loathing, writing, “I was so miserable. I wanted to kill myself. I just couldn’t take anymore. I am a worthless subhuman, a living, breathing disgrace.”
He lamented feeling isolated and abandoned by friends, stating, “All my real-life friends outgrew me, acted like they didn’t f**ing know me. Becoming me was so humiliating. That’s why I spend all day dissociating.”*
Much of the alleged manifesto touches on Henderson’s struggles with race and identity.
In several passages, he expressed feelings of shame about his racial background and used inflammatory language targeting different ethnic and religious groups.
Henderson also mused over society’s perceptions of criminals, writing, “The difference between good and bad criminals depends on how well they were dressed. It depends on what weapon they used, their posture, their plan of attack… Even the very worst of criminal acts are forgiven by simply looking good.” He also listed goals to improve his physical appearance in preparation for the attack.
In a Q&A section of the manifesto, Henderson denied being a victim of bullying in the conventional sense but claimed he was “bullied in the cultural sense,” which he argued was a universal experience.
His criticisms of Antioch High School were harsh, calling it “a daycare” and claiming that students were incapable of independent thought. “In school, we’re taught to wake up early, shut up, sit for long periods of hours, do tasks you hate, then repeat.”
Investigators believe Henderson meticulously planned the attack, including links in the document to other manifestos, mass shooting guides, and images of the handgun, lockpicking tools, and ammunition he intended to use.
On the morning of the shooting, Henderson arrived at the school via bus and proceeded to a restroom, where police believe he retrieved the firearm.
Surveillance footage captured him wearing a hoodie as he entered the cafeteria just after 11:00 a.m., where he confronted 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante and opened fire.
Escalante was fatally shot, and another female student sustained a graze wound to her arm. Henderson then turned the weapon on himself, sustaining a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
A third student, a male, was injured during the commotion, suffering a facial injury unrelated to gunfire.
Henderson reportedly live-streamed the attack, and posts on his social media accounts revealed he had considered purchasing a GoPro camera to document the event but refrained due to concerns over explaining the purchase to his parents.
While the Metro Nashville Police Department has not yet officially verified the authenticity of the manifesto, Chief John Drake confirmed that investigators are examining materials found online.
“There are some materials on the internet that we’re looking at,” Chief Drake stated. “If someone had seen something and said something, maybe more could have been done.”
Law enforcement officials continue to urge the public to report any suspicious online activity that could indicate potential threats to school safety. The investigation remains ongoing as the community grapples with the devastating impact of this tragic event.