Kiontaya Presley, 21, was shot and killed on January 1, 2022, in the Holley Heights area just west of Gainesville, Florida. Deputies and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded after a report shortly after 1:35 p.m.; Presley was found with a gunshot wound, taken to a hospital, and later died. When deputies arrived a large crowd was gathered around Presley; investigators have said they do not yet know whether those people were present during the shooting or arrived afterward and have identified at least five individuals in the crowd they want to speak with.

A 17-year-old, Tyree Denyel Johnson, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting. The investigation is active as authorities continue to gather evidence and testimony.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near the Holly Heights Apartments on Southwest 68th Terrace or has information about the crowd that gathered, please contact investigators.