Elijah Everett, a 19-year-old African American from Homestead, Florida, was killed in a drive-by shooting the night of March 2, 2025. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened about 11:04 p.m. near Northwest 13th Street and Northwest 7th Avenue in Florida City while Elijah was standing outside. The assailants fled and no suspects have been identified or arrested as of the latest reports.

Known to family and friends as Mojo, Elijah is remembered by his mother Whitney Everett as an amazing, loving young man who looked out for his younger siblings. A reward of up to $5,000 was offered by Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest. Funeral details were listed as forthcoming by Joseph & Walker Funeral & Cremation Services.

What can anyone who was in that area on March 2 around 11 p.m. share about the shooting or suspicious activity nearby?