Seventeen-year-old Jatavious Williams of Homestead, Florida, was fatally shot on January 7, 2018, while sitting on a park bench in Blakey Park on Southwest 14th Avenue. The shooting happened just after 5 p.m. when three individuals approached and opened fire; Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.

Miami-Dade police investigated and arrested two teenagers, Eddy Moore, 16, and Keyondric Daniels, 15. Both were charged with second-degree murder with a deadly weapon. Police say the suspects went to the park intending to target rival gang members, a confrontation began after words were exchanged, and Williams was shot as he stood up; the suspects then fled on foot. Court records noted Daniels had prior juvenile offenses including battery, grand theft auto, and armed robbery.

The shooting intensified local concern over youth violence; vigils and rallies were held and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez attended a vigil to call for peace. Is there anyone who knew Jatavious or who was at Blakey Park that afternoon who can share what they remember?