The tragic death of 15-year-old Nolan King, who was shot outside his apartment complex in South Miami, has left his foster mother, Andrea Price, demanding justice.
On December 8, Andrea Price was alerted to a commotion outside her home when one of Nolan’s friends rushed in with shocking news. As she hurried down, she found Nolan, appearing as though he was seated but lifeless at the corner. “He was a human being,” Price lamented, remembering Nolan as family-oriented and loving. “Nobody deserves to die the way that he died.”
The incident occurred near Southwest 64th Street and 59th Place, where witnesses reported seeing Nolan slumped on the staircase but did not notice any blood. Authorities later confirmed that the teenager had been shot and killed.
In the wake of the shooting, two individuals, Javari Jones and Quinton Mayo, aged 19 and 18 respectively, were apprehended following a chase in a white vehicle resembling one linked to the crime scene. Although neither Jones nor Mayo have been formally charged with Nolan’s murder, they are considered persons of interest by the Miami-Dade Police, as they were acquainted with the victim.
The grief weighs heavily on Price, who struggles to erase the harrowing image from her mind. “I can’t get the image out of my head,” she confessed, recounting her sleepless nights. Price is resolute in her demand for justice, expressing her wish: “Whoever has done this, I want them to be caught and put away.”
Nolan aspired to become a scientist, a dream now tragically cut short. Despite the sorrow, his memory remains vivid among those who loved him. His family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs, highlighting the communal effort to honor his life.
The loss of Nolan King is a stark reminder of the senseless violence impacting communities. His foster mother’s call for justice echoes the collective yearning for closure and peace.
Source: Nbcmiami
