📍 What Happened Outside That Foot Locker?
Social media is sounding off and demanding justice for 19-year-old Lakylia Taylor, who is currently facing second-degree murder charges after a deadly shooting that occurred outside of a Foot Locker in Eastpointe, Michigan.
According to reports, the incident took place around 2:50 p.m. on May 3, when Lakylia and her 21-year-old brother, Dejuan Taylor, got into a heated argument with a group of people they knew in the parking lot of the store located on Eight Mile.
The altercation turned violent, and prosecutors say Dejuan was jumped—taken to the ground and attacked.
Prosecutor Pete Lucido confirmed that at least one person in the group was armed.
That’s when Lakylia allegedly ran to retrieve a gun and opened fire to protect her brother.
Two men were killed, and two others—including Dejuan—were wounded.
🧾 The Charges Facing Lakylia & Dejuan Taylor
Following the incident, the Taylor siblings were arrested and hit with multiple charges.
Lakylia Taylor is facing the following:
- Second-degree murder
- Felony firearm
- Assault with intent to murder
- Tampering with evidence
- Carrying a concealed weapon
Dejuan Taylor has been charged with:
- Tampering with evidence
- Firearms larceny
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Larceny under $200
Investigators allege that Dejuan took the gun and ammunition from the scene before fleeing with his sister.
⏳ Court Date Postponed—Here’s Why
The siblings were originally scheduled for a preliminary exam this month, but the court proceedings have been delayed because one of the surviving victims is still recovering from surgery and unable to testify.
They are now due back in court on July 18.
📣 Social Media Rallies Behind Lakylia Taylor
As details of the case continue to unfold, “Free Her” began trending across platforms like Twitter and TikTok.
Many are standing in support of Lakylia, calling her actions self-defense and a reflection of the dangerous circumstances surrounding her brother.
Here are a few of the reactions circulating online:
- Multiple headshots is crazy. Sis was not playing abt her brother. Free her!
- Free her. Shouldn’t be a crime to defend your younger sibling.
- If she was white they’d be calling her a marksman and a hero. Free her
- Free her! I’m not watching nobody harm my brother either never have.
- It SHOULD be no different than the white dude choking the mentally ill black guy bc he was “protecting” others on the train from him. Free her
- 4 men? Pistol whipping? Free her expeditiously.
💬 Let’s Talk About It
Frens, this case is already sparking deep conversations about self-defense, youth violence, and the justice system—especially for Black youth in America.
What are your thoughts? Was Lakylia defending her brother? Should her charges be reconsidered?
Frens, drop down in the comments and share your opinion.
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When are people going to learn? Shooting a gun can lead to death. Sorry but, defending someone is not an excuse. She could’ve shot in the air or better yet called the police. I don’t know, I’m just tired of hearing these stories. We are losing too many people to gun violence.
There are Stand your ground laws. Unfortunately black folks don’t get the same benefits under the law. Plus shooting in the air is still a bullet that comes back down & can kill someone. It often does. Police weren’t going to arrive until after EHR brought ther was dead.