Cape Coral, Florida – On a tragic Sunday night, a 15-year-old girl lost her life in a fatal shooting in Cape Coral. The culprit(s) responsible for the incident are currently at large, leaving the community in shock. The Cape Coral Police Department reported that the shooting took place at the intersection of SE 20th Street and SE 16th Place shortly before 10 p.m.
Kayla Rincon-Miller, the victim, was shot and rushed to the hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries. Prior to the shooting, Rincon-Miller and two other girls had enjoyed a movie at the Coralwood 10 movie theater and were making their way to a nearby McDonald’s on Del Prado Blvd. South. The peaceful evening took a horrific turn when a car approached the girls, blinding them with its headlights, and the suspect(s) attempted to rob them. A witness recounted that an individual exited the vehicle and fatally shot Rincon-Miller in the chest before the shooter’s car sped away from the scene.
Following the incident, Rincon-Miller was transported to a local hospital, where her life could not be saved. Law enforcement officials have classified the case as a homicide and are actively pursuing leads to identify the suspect(s) involved in the shooting. Those with any information pertinent to the case are urged to reach out to the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223.
Additionally, a news conference conducted by the Cape Coral Police Department shed light on the details of the incident, providing a platform for updates to the public about the ongoing investigation. The tragic loss of a young life has left the community in mourning, calling for swift justice in apprehending those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
In times of such heartbreaking events, the community’s solidarity and cooperation play a crucial role in aiding authorities to bring closure to the case. As the investigation unfolds, there is a collective hope for swift justice and peace for the family and loved ones of Kayla Rincon-Miller, who met an untimely and tragic end on that fateful night in Cape Coral.