Teen Girl Fatally Shot in Cape Coral Robbery Gone Wrong, Suspects Still at Large

Cape Coral, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in Cape Coral on Sunday night when a 15-year-old girl lost her life in a shooting. The perpetrator(s) responsible for this heinous act are still at large. The Cape Coral Police Department reported that the shooting took place at SE 20th Street and SE 16th Place just before 10 p.m.

The victim, identified as Kayla Rincon-Miller, was shot and later succumbed to her injuries after being transported to the hospital. The sequence of events leading to the shooting began when Rincon-Miller and two other girls had just finished watching a movie at the Coralwood 10 movie theater. They were en route to a McDonald’s located at 1715 Del Prado Blvd. South when a car approached them, blinding the girls with its lights.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the suspect(s) in the vehicle attempted to rob the girls. A tragic turn of events unfolded when one of the girls recounted to CCPD that an individual exited the car and fatally shot Rincon-Miller in the chest. The assailant then fled the scene in the vehicle, leaving the girls in shock and turmoil.

Rincon-Miller was rushed to a local hospital, where she eventually passed away from the gunshot wounds. Detectives are actively investigating the case as a homicide, diligently working to identify and bring the suspect(s) to justice. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation by contacting the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. Additionally, a news conference was held by the Cape Coral Police Department on Monday morning to address the tragic incident.

In the wake of this senseless tragedy, the Cape Coral community mourns the loss of a young life and grapples with the unresolved questions surrounding the motive behind the shooting. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are dedicated to uncovering the truth and seeking justice for Kayla Rincon-Miller and her loved ones. The impact of such violence reverberates through the community, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance in our neighborhoods.