The video of Lakylia Taylor shooting four men outside the Foot Locker in Eastpointe has gone viral
If you are an active social media user or a resident of Eastpointe, a city in Michigan, chances are you might have already encountered a viral tragic video, wherein an alleged 19-year-old woman can be seen shooting people outside Foot Locker in Eastpointe. Not aware of what we are talking about? Worry not, here is the brief.
Video of Lakylia Taylor shooting and killing two men outside Eastpointe Foot Locker who jumped her brother Dejuan Taylor goes viral
What are your thoughts on this?
Lakylia Taylor and her brother Dejuan Taylor were leaving a Foot Locker when a group of people pulled up.
Everybody knew each other.
Apparently there was some ongoing beef.
The group of men started beating Dejuan and pistol whipping him.
When… pic.twitter.com/iiaL2rsB2g
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Earlier, social media platforms, especially X/Twitter, and Reddit has been buzzing with a video, wherein a woman can be seen shooting people. The viral video has so far received over 3.8 million views.
A 19-year-old woman was charged with murder after shooting four men, killing two, outside a Foot Locker, allegedly after seeing them jumping and pistol-whipping her brother, multiple headshots reported. 😳 pic.twitter.com/QSAiEIFAw1
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As per media reports, a brother and sister reportedly identified as Lakylia Taylor and Dejuan Taylor were arrested on charges of killing at least two people outside Foot Locker. The duo are due to appear before court on Friday morning after two people were shot and killed and two wounded during a fight outside a Foot Locker in May. Lakylia is accused of pulling the trigger, while Dejaun fled with the weapon and magazines after.
19 year old Lakylia Taylor was described as ‘shy and kind’ before she witnessed four men allegedly attacking and pistol-whipping her brother. Having graduated high school in 2024, as noted by her defense attorney, Randall Upshaw, she was likely focused on post-high school… pic.twitter.com/XkOhdTo5xc
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Previously in the last month, the Taylor siblings were in court for their prelims, however, their hearings were adjourned as one of the victims in the shooting case was still hospitalized and couldn’t make it to the court.
What Exactly Happened?
Footage of 19-year-old Lakylia Taylor shooting four men, k*lling two after they allegedly started jumping and pistol-whipping her brother
pic.twitter.com/cffFruNghx— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) July 24, 2025
For context, on May 3, at around 2:50 p.m., the Taylor siblings were in the parking lot of Foot Locker on Eight Mile. The siblings got into an argument with a group of people, and soon enough the argument turned into physical violence. Dejuan Taylor was reportedly taken to the ground by another group.
One of the persons, the siblings were fighting was armed, so Lakylia ran to get her gun. Allegedly, she after grabbing her gun, shot at the group, resulting in the death of two and one got serious injuries. In the aftermath of the fight, Taylor was also reportedly wounded.
19-year-old woman charged with m*rder after sh**ting four people — k*lling two — outside Foot Locker in Eastpointe
Lakylia Taylor is charged with second-degree m*rder, assault with intent to murder, felony firearm possession, carrying a concealed weapon, and tampering with… pic.twitter.com/DiXoyrHK1a
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As per reports, after they shot at the people, Dejuan instantly grabbed the gun and some magazines that he found on the ground and fled from the scene with his sister.
Charges Against Taylor Siblings
Footage of 19yr old LakyliaTaylor sh**ting 4 men, k*lling 2 while they assaulted/jumped her brother has been released. pic.twitter.com/cg1pWq281O
— Koach Key (@KoachKey) July 25, 2025
As per media reports, Dejuan Taylor, who is identified as 21-year-old is currently facing charges of tampering with evidence, firearms larceny, larceny less than $200, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Meanwhile, his sister, Lakylia Taylor, who is reported to be 19-year-old is currently facing charges of second-degree-murder, felony firearms, assault with attempt to murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and tampering with evidence.
19 year old Lakylia Taylor who bail bond was set at $2.5 million has been described as ‘shy and kind’ before she witnessed four men allegedly attacking and pistol-whipping her brother. Having graduated high school in 2024, as noted by her defense attorney, Randall Upshaw, she was likely focused on post-high school transitions, possibly exploring further education, work, or other opportunities.
19 year old Lakylia Taylor faces court after shooting 4 men k*lling 2 at footlocker with multiple headsh*ts reported after she allegedly witnessing the 4 men jumping & pistol whipping her brother bond set at 2.5 million dollars.😳
pic.twitter.com/Y3MXMoPw6y— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) July 8, 2025