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Published on January 16, 2025
23-Year-Old Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Florida City TeenSource: Miami-Dade Corrections

After an intense period of investigation, officials have made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy in Florida City. Local 10 News reports that 23-year-old Tyler Kingsley Manyou was taken into custody and now faces second-degree murder charges for his alleged role in the fatal event that claimed the life of Johvan Taylor Jr.

Authorities state that on Tuesday, Taylor was with friends near Northwest 13th Street and Sixth Avenue in Florida City when the shooting occurred. The young teen was rushed to Jackson South Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. A second teenager was also reported to have been injured in the incident. Following the arrest, Manyou was initially detained at the Broward Sheriff's Office Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale before his transfer to Miami-Dade’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. The specifics surrounding his detainment are currently sealed, offering scant details on the circumstances leading up to and following his capture.

In court, Miami-Dade bond court Judge Mindy Glazer addressed Manyou, stating, "Charging you with one count of second-degree murder," according to CBS News Miami. The judge also ruled on pretrial detention, remarking, "Because second-degree murder is considered a dangerous crime, I will grant that state's motion for pretrial detention pending final hearing and hold you with no bond."

The community knows the victim as "Woodah," and his tragic passing left many seeking solace and answers. "We as a family, we as friends, everybody,  we need closure. 'We want justice,'" one woman said at a community vigil, in a sentiment that echoes the thoughts of a grief-stricken community, as reported by CBS News Miami. Manyou is expected back in court for another bond hearing, as further details await revelation. Meanwhile, a sealed arrest warrant hints at the possibility of other individuals being implicated, with the judge acknowledging as such during the proceedings.

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