FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Family, friends and community members are taking action after the shooting death of a young teenage boy.
They are going door to door in search of answers after the murder of 13-year-old Johvon Taylor.
Each knock at a door could be a chance to solve a crime as teams of community leaders joined forces Tuesday in the Florida City neighborhood where Taylor was killed over the weekend to spread the word about the importance of speaking up.
“Enough is enough, but it will not stop until the community says it should stop, and the info has to come from them,” said Florida State Rep. Kevin Chambliss.
The sound of gunfire was captured on a doorbell camera when two teens were hit by bullets.
Police said Taylor was standing outside with a group of friends Saturday evening near Northwest 13th Street and Sixth Avenue when a gunman walked up and opened fire.
Romainia Dukes, who founded Mothers Fighting for Justice after losing her own child years ago, is hopeful that Tuesday’s mission could bring Taylor’s family justice.
“I stand here in pain, not just for myself, but for all mothers,” she said. “It’s up to y’all to please get up and stand up to fight. We’re losing too many kids, grandkids, children -- you’re losing your next door neighbor.”
Even officers from neighboring departments joined in to support the crime walk effort.
“This is a plea for information,” said Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp. “It’s the same community members affected by these shootings who possibly have information that can solve these shootings.”