A pregnant 18-year-old mother of one has been found dead after she was shot in her parked running car, say police in Florida.
Investigators say the vehicle’s engine was running when victim Kaylin Fiengo was found dead with a single gunshot wound by a police patrol officer.
She was reportedly 13 weeks pregnant and has a one-year-old son.
Newsflash obtained a statement from the Sanford Police Department dated 12 November saying: “Sanford Police are investigating a homicide that occurred late Friday night.
“On November 11, 2022 at approximately 11:20 PM, a Sanford Police Officer patrolling the area of Coastline Park, located at 900 West 9th Street, found a vehicle backed into a parking spot which appeared to be running.
“As the officer approached the vehicle, they located a white female, later identified as Kaylin Fiengo (DOB 2-25-04), in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
“Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears Kaylin went to that location with the intent to meet a person known to her. The circumstances surrounding what occurred are still under investigation, however, it does appear that this is an isolated incident.
“Regarding the incident, chief Cecile Smith stated “the senselessness of this type of violence is infuriating. Kaylin was a young mother who had her whole life ahead of her. This violence and destruction won’t be tolerated in our community. I am confident that our residents will work with us to find the person responsible for Kaylin’s death.”
Her dad, named as Ricky Fiengo, reportedly said: “It’s senseless. It’s just so senseless.”
He added: “She was fun-loving, happy, funny, a go-getter teenager.”
Ricky also said “I just need there to be closure”, adding: “To have this person get caught and dealt with, so I can close that part and start another part of the healing process.”
Kaylin’s mum, named as Sarah, reportedly said her daughter’s death has created an empty hole in her heart.
The police have asked anyone with information about the crime to contact the Sanford Police Department.
