Jessula Goulbourne, a 22-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot and killed on April 12, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The incident occurred in the area of Northwest 207th Street and Northwest 39th Avenue. According to reports, Jessula was approached by her ex-boyfriend, Tyrone Bivins, who fired a single shot into her head, leaving her dead at the scene.
Witnesses confirmed seeing Bivins commit the act, which led to a swift investigation by the Miami Gardens police.
Tyrone Bivins, 24 years old at the time, was arrested on June 24, 2015, after being on the run for several months. He was charged with second-degree murder and held without bond. Bivins had a history of violent behavior, including a previous arrest in November 2011 for a shooting at a Miami Gardens park that injured four people, including an 11-year-old boy. However, those charges were dropped in 2013.
The arrest of Bivins brought a sense of closure to Jessula's family, particularly her mother, Brenda Delva, who expressed relief that justice was being served. The case highlighted the ongoing issues of domestic violence and the impact it has on families and communities. Jessula's death was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by many women in abusive relationships and the importance of addressing these issues through legal and social support systems.
