Jasmine Dixon, a 21-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on April 23, 2017, in Miami, Florida. Jasmine was among a group of women who had just been dropped off by a private bus service at the Golden Glades Park & Ride around 1 a.m. when the incident occurred. According to reports, an unknown shooter or shooters opened fire from a white or silver vehicle, believed to be a Hyundai or KIA, causing chaos and panic among the group.
In the ensuing commotion, Jasmine was struck by a vehicle while attempting to flee the scene and was pronounced dead at the location.
The shooting also resulted in injuries to four other women, aged between 17 and 23, who were part of the same group. The victims were identified as Quanisha Hepburn, 18, Kandisha Rodgers, 23, Danesha Goulbourne, 17, and Lakeesha Hayes, 20. They sustained various injuries ranging from gunshot wounds to being struck by the fleeing vehicle. The incident has left a profound impact on the community, with friends and family describing Jasmine as a sweet and free-spirited individual who loved to dress up and do her hair and makeup.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Miami-Dade police launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, including urging the community to come forward with any information and offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest, the case remains unsolved. The police are particularly interested in locating the white or silver vehicle involved in the incident, which sustained damage to the right front and passenger side.
The tragic death of Jasmine Dixon has highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community. Friends and family members have expressed their grief and frustration over the loss of yet another young life to such senseless violence. Candlelight vigils and memorials have been held in her honor, with loved ones calling for justice and an end to the violence that continues to plague their neighborhoods.
