Florida woman charged with murder after livestreamed fatal shooting, police say

SANFORD, Fla. – A woman is behind bars, charged with murder, after investigators say a deadly fight was streamed live on social media, leaving a neighborhood reeling.

Sanford police said Savon Shante Tyler opened fire on Lauren Martin during a violent altercation that was streamed live on Facebook. Tyler, now charged with murder, is being held in a Seminole County jail.

The shooting, which happened late Tuesday night near Mike Kirby Park, has residents concerned.

“We were watching the election coverage, my husband and I, and we heard it – thought it was just the screen door slamming,” said Valerie David, a neighbor who reported hearing gunshots.

According to police, Martin arrived at Tyler’s home, where the two confronted each other outside, both armed.

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“An on-scene investigation revealed a medium-sized pool of blood, a blue miniature children’s baseball bat, a black wig and a shoe on the roadway,” a police report said.

While the motive for the confrontation remains unclear, police confirmed it was streamed live on Facebook.

“We didn’t even know it was gunshots,” David added. “When we went to walk the dog, we saw that everything was cordoned off. It’s scary, especially with young children. It makes me think about my stay here.”

Tyler is being held without bond and is charged with first-degree murder. Police say she has confessed to firing the fatal shots.

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