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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.