Florida Lady Tracks Down Ex at Stoplight, Shoots Feminine Passenger within the Head: Cops

On Sunday, Latorray Collins, 38, was arrested for tried homicide within the second diploma, in accordance with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Workplace inmate information.

Per an arrest affidavit, obtained by the Miami Herald, Collins’ ex-boyfriend informed police that he broke up with the suspect solely days earlier than the incident. The feminine passenger’s husband, Tony Taylor, confirmed to Motion Information Jax that his spouse, Latasha Taylor, was the sufferer.

Police reportedly stated Collins’ ex claimed she had been repeatedly contacting him about getting his issues from her dwelling, and he informed her to throw his belongings away.

The person stated he met Taylor and her members of the family at a liquor retailer on Saturday, and the group cut up up in separate automobiles to fulfill up at a restaurant. Police stated, per the Miami Herald, that Collins’ ex-boyfriend was driving the sufferer’s automobile, earlier than he started to get calls from Collins, which he stated he ignored.

The person reached a crimson mild, earlier than Collins allegedly drove up in her automobile, pulled in entrance of the sufferer’s automobile, blocking them in. Police stated, per the Miami Herald, that the ex-boyfriend tried to drive away, however Collins proceeded to tail him till one other stoplight, with authorities including that the remainder of the group was additionally on the identical crimson mild cease. Collins allegedly bought out of her car, and started hitting the home windows of Taylor’s automobile, earlier than all three bought into an argument.

In keeping with police, Taylor requested Collins who she was, and the opposite group bought out of their automobile, with the person saying that he was involved the scenario was going to get bodily.

Collins’ ex recalled to police, per the Miami Herald, that he heard a “loud noise,” and Taylor then fell all the way down to the bottom.

In keeping with the outlet, police stated they found a .380 caliber shell close to Taylor’s physique. The Miami Herald additionally reported that witnesses within the different car shared the same recollection of occasions. A number of shops reported that Collins shot Taylor within the face.

Taylor’s husband, Tony, in the meantime, informed Motion Information Jax that his spouse is “nonetheless holding on” on the hospital.

“She is a superb mom and nice spouse. She at all times places different individuals earlier than herself. She’s keen to assist all people,” Tony stated, including that they had been making ready to rejoice their fifteenth anniversary. “She met me once I was going by means of a tricky time in my life. She confirmed me how a lot she cares about individuals. I used to be at all-time low, and he or she saved my life.”

Tony recalled what he realized of what occurred, telling Motion Information Jax, “The woman who was following them bought out of the automobile and already had the gun, so she was ready to shoot somebody when she confirmed up.”

He claimed that Taylor didn’t know Collins, and didn’t point out her by identify.

“The shooter was arguing with a male that was within the automobile,” Tony continued. “My spouse bought out to attempt to diffuse the scenario and simply go away and that is when the woman shot her.”

He added that whereas his spouse is making progress within the hospital, it should be a troublesome highway forward.

“She wasn’t speculated to make it previous Saturday, however she’s nonetheless holding on for us,” Tony stated.

As of February 21, Collins stays in custody on a $250,003 bond. Her trial date is about for March 11, per PEOPLE.