On November 13, 2016, Tedashii Williams, an 11-month-old infant, was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred when someone opened fire on a vehicle near the Cleveland Arms Apartments. Inside the car were Kadejah Williams, Tedashii's mother, and her three young children. The shooting left Kadejah Williams, 22, and Tedashii dead, along with 18-year-old Xacia Burnem, who was also in the vehicle. Two other individuals, a 41-year-old and a 23-year-old, sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after receiving reports of multiple gunshot victims. There have been no arrests in the case so far, and investigators have urged anyone with information to come forward. This tragic incident highlights the violence affecting Jacksonville communities, and local officials, including Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, have publicly expressed anger over the ongoing violence. Authorities are hopeful that with the community's cooperation, the person or persons responsible can be identified and brought to justice.
Pamela Williams, Xacia Burnem's mother, shared that Xacia had dreams of becoming a doctor and was studying at SAL Tech Charter High School. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, and they are seeking public assistance in providing any leads that could help solve the case.
