A 13-year-old girl named Emony Nicole Jackson was fatally shot in an accidental incident on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. The shooting occurred around 4:45 p.m. on the 2200 block of Okada Court, where a 15-year-old boy approached deputies at the scene, admitted responsibility, and claimed it was an accident. He now faces manslaughter charges from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Response
Deputies rushed Emony to a local hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries. The boy confessed voluntarily while officials investigated, highlighting the immediate accountability sought by authorities.
Victim’s Background
Emony had overcome family tragedies, including losing her mother and younger sister in a 2017 car crash, and was mentored through Elevate Orlando. She dreamed of high school cheerleading and turning challenges into positives, as described by mentor Chrissy Boyce and cousin Tramaine Henderson.
Family’s Plea
Her relatives expressed devastation over lost milestones like prom and college, urging accountability for the shooter: “At 15, you should not have a gun.” They seek justice while noting his family can still see him, unlike theirs with Emony.
