Dyreon Outsey, a 19-year-old African American male from Haines City, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 23, 2021. Dyreon was driving his Toyota 4Runner along Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Haines City when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. when Tyquaveon Robinson, also 19, allegedly fired into Dyreon's vehicle, striking him in the head. Dyreon was rushed to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Dyreon Outsey was known for his involvement in varsity football at Haines City High School and his aspirations as a rap artist. The investigation revealed that Robinson and Branden Johnson, 28, had been following Dyreon in a red Alfa Romeo before the shooting. Johnson, who was later arrested in Miami Beach, was charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. At the time of his arrest, Johnson was found with two firearms in his possession.
Robinson was apprehended in Tampa with the assistance of the Tampa Police Department. He faces charges of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the Haines City Police Department continues to seek additional information related to the case.
The tragic death of Dyreon Outsey has left a significant impact on his community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a young man with promising potential. The ongoing investigation aims to bring justice for Dyreon and his loved ones, as authorities work to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this senseless act of violence.
