FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A devastating incident in Fort Lauderdale has left a family grieving and seeking justice after a 16-year-old girl tragically lost her life due to a shooting. The victim, Tanasia Atterberry, was caught in the crossfire during a chaotic event on Northwest Eighth Avenue, resulting in her untimely death at Broward Health Medical Center.
The mother of the teenager, Sharday Heller, recounted the heartbreaking moment she heard her daughter’s voice for the last time as Tanasia assured her that she was okay. Witnesses at the scene reported multiple fights breaking out among girls before the fatal shots were fired, with Tanasia being an innocent bystander caught in the violence.
Sharday Heller, overwhelmed with sorrow, is demanding justice for her daughter, emphasizing that the perpetrators had no right to harm her baby, who was just 16 years old. Despite efforts to save her, Tanasia succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, leaving loved ones devastated by the senseless act of violence.
The family of Tanasia remembers her as a vibrant ninth-grade student who enjoyed dancing and creating videos with her siblings. Her untimely death has left a void in their lives, and they are fervently hoping that the authorities will bring the responsible individuals to account for their actions.
While Fort Lauderdale police have yet to make any arrests or provide details about the shooter, Tanasia’s aunt remains hopeful that justice will prevail, urging anyone with information to come forward by contacting Broward Crime Stoppers anonymously. The community stands in solidarity with the grieving family, mourning the loss of a young life that was taken too soon.