UPDATE: A Navy sailor, Taylor Lomax, has been charged with the double murder of his roommates, Noely Makenda and Jordyn Forrestier, in a shocking incident that unfolded on Thursday morning in Orange Park, Florida. Lomax, aged 22, is facing two counts of second-degree murder and is currently being held without bond.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports that the tragic shooting occurred outside the home the three shared on Hanging Moss Road. Authorities say an argument escalated into a physical confrontation in the front yard, prompting Lomax to grab a firearm and fire approximately 30 shots. Both victims, aged 21 and 20, were found dead at the scene.
In a developing twist, Lomax’s mother, Tomika Lomax, has publicly stated that several details reported by the media are misleading. During a phone interview with News4JAX, she indicated that claims suggesting Lomax’s wife was merely visiting the home are inaccurate. She asserted that Lomax’s wife, who was present during the incident, actually lives there and had returned from Birmingham, Alabama.
The emotional toll of this incident is profound, not only for the families involved but for the community at large. The loss of two young lives is a stark reminder of the escalating violence affecting so many families today.
Lomax’s wife, who declined to provide further comments as she currently lacks legal representation, echoed her husband’s mother’s sentiments, asserting that the media portrayal of the events is misleading.
As the investigation continues, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they are actively piecing together the events leading up to the shooting. The community is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragedy and the alarming rise in similar incidents.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information on this case to come forward. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent case, as it continues to shock the local community and beyond.
