Tanecia McElliott, 17, was shot and killed in Miami on October 18, 2022. Police responded late at night to a gunfire alert near NW 16th Avenue and 77th Terrace and found Tanecia with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center listed in critical condition and died later that night.

Investigators say the shooting followed a verbal dispute with 18-year-old Diamante Jean-Phillipe. Reports state Jean-Phillipe produced a firearm and shot Tanecia multiple times, then fled on foot. He was later found hiding in an abandoned residence, taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered. Jean-Phillipe was charged with second-degree murder with a weapon and court proceedings were pending.

Tanecia’s death has had a strong impact on the community. If anyone knew Tanecia or has information about the events that night, please come forward.