On August 25, 2016, 18-year-old Antquinisha Flowers was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood. The incident took place around 8:50 PM, near the intersection of Northwest 12th Avenue and 67th Street. Flowers was with her 17-year-old cousin, who was also shot but survived the attack. Both victims were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where Flowers was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to Miami police, the drive-by occurred while Flowers was sitting outside her aunt's house listening to music, and it is believed she was not the intended target of the shooting.
Following the incident, Flowers' family, particularly her mother Shannell Flowers, pleaded with the community for information that might lead to identifying the perpetrators. Shannell Flowers expressed deep sorrow and urged anyone who knew anything about the shooting to come forward, emphasizing that her daughter was a good person with plans for the future, including earning her diploma. Miami police have continued their investigation but have not yet made any arrests, and detectives have encouraged anyone with information to contact the authorities or Crime Stoppers.
The community was shaken by the shooting, and a memorial was held in Liberty City to honor Antquinisha. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about gun violence in the neighborhood, prompting calls for peace and justice from both the victim's family and local leaders, as they strive to prevent further senseless acts of violence in their community. Authorities have offered a reward for information leading to an arrest, hoping that someone with knowledge will help bring closure to Flowers' grieving family.
