Two women were arrested on Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a Florida photographer, which was partially livestreamed on social media, according to Sanford police.
Lakevia Davonna Pringle, 31, and Savon Chantay Tyler, 35, were detained and charged in the death of 34-year-old Lauren Ashley Martin. Martin, a photographer, was shot Tuesday night outside a home in Sanford following an argument, reportedly stemming from a longstanding feud with Tyler.
According to an updated arrest report, Martin had livestreamed herself driving to confront Tyler, who then allegedly exited her home with a child’s baseball bat and a gun. The report states Tyler put the firearm down before Martin arrived. During the confrontation, Tyler allegedly struck Martin with the bat, which Martin then grabbed from her. Tyler claimed that Martin approached her with the bat, prompting her to retrieve her gun and fire two shots.
Martin was found on the road with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Martin’s family told NBC affiliate WESH that the two women had clashed over photos Martin had taken of Tyler. Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith remarked, “A family is mourning the loss of a loved one because someone chose violence to resolve a disagreement. What started this argument won’t be remembered, but the loss of Lauren will forever impact her family and friends. There are choices other than violence.”
Pringle, identified as Tyler’s girlfriend, is alleged to have livestreamed the confrontation, during which Tyler is seen swinging the bat at Martin. Although visibility in the video diminishes as it grows darker, the audio captures Pringle allegedly encouraging Tyler to “beat” Martin and “fire her up.” Two gunshots are then heard on the recording.
Authorities detained Tyler without incident and charged her with first-degree premeditated homicide. She has pleaded not guilty, although her attorney was unavailable for comment. Pringle, who turned herself in on Friday, was charged as an accessory to first-degree premeditated homicide. It remains unclear if she has secured legal representation or entered a plea.
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