On the evening of November 16, 2024, 9-year-old Antavious Scott, known as TayTay, was fatally shot while playing football with friends outside the Southpoint Crossing apartments on West Lucy Street in Florida City. Two people dressed in dark clothing approached the group around 9:30 p.m. and opened fire; Antavious was struck in the back. He was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in critical condition and later died of his injuries.

Surveillance footage shows two suspects arriving in a white Volkswagen sedan, casing the area with a firearm and fleeing after the shooting. Cellphone data placed 19-year-old Montreal Savontae Jackson Jr. at the scene, and the vehicle was registered to one of Jackson’s parents. Jackson was arrested on January 21, 2025, and charged with second-degree murder with a weapon; he is being held without bond. The family has filed a negligent security lawsuit against the apartment owners and has called for better safety measures.

Memorials and vigils have been held as the community seeks justice and safer streets. If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw the white Volkswagen, or has information about that night, please share what is known.