On January 23, 2018, Taneta Morrell, a 40-year-old African American woman, was shot and killed at her home on Azen Loop in the Hill ’N Dale neighborhood of Brooksville, Florida. Her 16-year-old daughter, Brene Marshall, was also killed in the same shooting. Their boyfriend, Adolphus Washington, was found outside the home with severe injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital.

Neighbors reported hearing gunshots and screams, and deputies from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office responded. Investigators arrested 24-year-old Khristian Donyell Francis after a brief standoff with a SWAT team at a nearby vacant house. Francis was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm, attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, home invasion while armed, burglary of a dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a felon; his prior record included convictions for aggravated assault, burglary, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Prosecutors described the attack as premeditated and linked Francis to the scene, while the defense argued the evidence was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The deaths devastated the Brooksville community and raised concerns about gun violence and safety.

If anyone knew Taneta or Brene, lived in that neighborhood, or has information about the shooting, please come forward with tips.