Novita Brazil was killed by five teenage boys in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday at 12:30 AM. She was working on her computer when some 100 bullets were fired at the Airbnb she was staying at. Officials believe it was a mix-up and the drive-by happened at the wrong house. Allegedly, teens are still being taken into custody. Another guest staying at the Airbnb was shot in the leg but the wound appears to not be life-threatening.
The teen boys, one 14 and the other 15, initiated a car chase until they were caught 10 miles away in the back of a baseball field, WOAI-TV reports.
The alleged gunmen left over 100 shell casings at the crime scene, according to the sheriff. Two homes were hit by gunfire.
“I don’t think they’re showing remorse, whatsoever,” Salazar said.
Cops have arrested three more teens who are believed to have been involved in the tragic events – 17-year-old Johnny Bermea, a 15-year-old, and a 14-year-old – all of whom have been charged with deadly conduct with a firearm.
These are such young teenagers! What is going on? Why did they do a drive-by? Officials spoke on this exact topic.
“We believe these suspects came to this location and did a drive-by shooting,” Salazar said.
“The problem with that is obviously 14-15-year-olds are doing a drive-by shooting in the dead of night.
The teens have been charged with varying degrees.
The other two teens who were arrested after the event have been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to local reports.
The 14-year-old suspect was also charged with evading arrest with a motor vehicle and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
The 15-year-old faces a charge of evading arrest on foot.
The two teens facing murder charges are being held in a juvenile detention center.
The investigation is still ongoing. Hopefully, we will see Justice for Novita!
Source The Sun
