Skip to Primary Content
Please note that miamidade.gov no longer supports Internet Explorer. We recommend
upgrading to the latest Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.
Media Contact
- Angel Rodriguez
- [email protected]
- 305-471-1900
Multiple People Shot
Update #2
MIAMI-DADE ( January 23, 2025 )–
The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau is investigating an incident involving multiple people shot and two dead as a result of a vehicle crash.
According to investigators, a group of people were gathered outside a business, when several vehicles opened fire and fled the scene. As a result, several people were shot and drove themselves to a local hospital. A vehicle that fled the scene, crashed into a wall at a nearby college. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the crash and determined both occupants deceased. One of the victims, later succumbed to her injuries at Jackson South Medical Center and the conditions on the remaining five is unknown. Investigators also discovered a firearm inside the crashed vehicle. It is unclear at this time, as to the motive and/or details leading up to the shooting.
Detectives are seeking the assistance of the community with any information, to include the identity/whereabouts of the individuals responsible for this act.
The investigation continues.
Update: After diligently working on all possible leads and after almost two years of investigation, the subjects have been arrested, charged accordingly, and listed above. Willie Lee Thomas III was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia. Melchelzadek Jacory Matthews was arrested in Fort Myers, Florida. Both are awaiting extradition.
"I am incredibly proud of my detectives for their hard work and dedication in capturing the individuals responsible for the senseless shooting at the Hookah Lounge during a graduation party. I understand how important it is for families to receive closure and justice when their loved ones have been victimized. I want to thank our local, state, and federal partners for their unwavering commitment to serving and protecting our community. I will continue to utilize all my resources to create a safe and healthy society where gun violence is no longer a threat to individuals and members of the community."
– Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III
“After almost two years of dedicated collaboration between my team of Assistant State Attorneys and the Miami-Dade Police Department Homicide Detectives, those responsible for the tragic deaths during what was supposed to be a night of celebration, are finally being brought to justice. The over a dozen warrants that my prosecutors generated and filed assisted the difficult work of our law enforcement partners gathering the necessary information and leads that have resulted in these arrests and the filing of criminal charges. It is my hope that the families of the victims may now begin their journey of healing and find the justice they so deserve.”
– State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle
Update:#2 The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Homicide Bureau has been working this case with sheer determination since 2021. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, detectives have apprehended the last two subjects involved in this case and charged them accordingly, listed above.
"Today, we close the book on a case that has weighed heavily on our community for far too long. After years of relentless determination, countless hours of investigation, and the unwavering support of those who refused to give up, justice has finally been served. While nothing can erase the pain of this tragedy or bring back the lives that were lost, I hope this resolution brings some measure of peace to the families and friends that were affected. This is another reminder that we never stop fighting for justice."
-Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
***** UPDATE *****
Case Info
Topic:
Homicide
Case #:
PD21060617831
Date & Time of Occurrence:
06/06/2021
at
2:02 a.m.
Address of Occurrence:
109 Court SW 107 Street
Miami, FL
Miami, FL
Subject(s) Info:
Subject #1:
Subject's Name:
Willie Lee Thomas III, (B/M)
Subject's DOB:
01/07/2002
Subject's Address:
3390 Stratford Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Subject's Charges:
Murder 2nd Deg/Weap
Subject #2:
Subject's Name:
James Albert Johnson III, (B/M)
Subject's DOB:
12/04/2002
Subject's Address:
1218 NW 4 Avenue
Florida City, Florida
Florida City, Florida
Subject's Charges:
Cannabis/Sell/Man/Del/Poss/ W/Intent/Armed; Cannabis/Sell
Subject #3:
Subject's Name:
Aaron Joseph Clermont, (B/M)
Subject's DOB:
12/23/2002
Subject's Address:
6098 E Palm Drive #10
Homestead, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Subject's Charges:
Short-Barrel Shotgun, Rifle, Mahine Gun/Possess; Controlled Substance/Possession/Armed:Oxycodone;
Unlaw Posses 5 or More Ident, Controlled Substance/Possession/Armed:Marijuana; Grand
Theft 3rd Degree
Subject #4:
Subject's Name:
Jeremy Emmanuel Devine, (B/M)
Subject's DOB:
07/26/2000
Subject's Address:
1655 Sunrise Boulevard
Homestead , Florida
Homestead , Florida
Subject's Charges:
Murder 2nd Deg/Weap
Subject #5:
Subject's Name:
Melchelzadek Jacory Matthews, (B/M)
Subject's DOB:
11/29/2001
Subject's Address:
14885 Mystic Lake Circle #5203
Naples, Florida
Naples, Florida
Subject's Charges:
Murder 2nd Deg/Weap
Deceased Info:
Deceased #1:
Deceased's Name:
William Everett Jr. , (B/M)
Deceased's DOB:
05/16/1998
Deceased #2:
Deceased's Name:
Tyleisha Trishaun Tauylor, (B/F)
Deceased's DOB:
06/10/2001
Deceased #3:
Deceased's Name:
Jakhem Tyrese Ziegler, (B/M)
Deceased's DOB:
02/18/2003
# # #
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street,
Doral, FL 33172
Leaving Miami-Dade County
You are now leaving the official website of Miami-Dade County government. Please be aware that when you exit this site, you are no longer protected by our privacy or security policies. Miami-Dade County is not responsible for the content provided on linked sites. The provision of links to these external sites does not constitute an endorsement.
Please click 'OK' to be sent to the new site, or Click 'Cancel' to go back.