On July 19, 2023, 33-year-old Jonteira Morton, a Black woman, was fatally shot in Boynton Beach, Florida, around 3 a.m. She and a male companion, both described as experiencing homelessness, were staying at a residence on Northwest 13th Avenue after the homeowners offered them shelter. The man was found wounded inside the home; Morton was found deceased outside in the backyard, where she had been staying in a tent.

Authorities arrested 28-year-old Kaeshawn Daughtry on August 14, 2023. He was charged with first-degree murder in Morton’s death and attempted first-degree murder for the shooting of the male victim. The motive has not been publicly disclosed and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who knew Morton, the male victim, or who has information about the events on July 19 is asked to come forward.