A 15-year-old boy is facing serious charges after he allegedly shot and killed a fellow student following a minor encounter in a Florida high school hallway. The authorities are looking to charge him as an adult.
This incident unfolded on October 9 at Oakridge High School in Skylake when Jakoli Redding, 15, bumped into 16-year-old Pinien Dalmasy. According to Orange County Sheriff John Mina, the collision sparked an argument between the two.
After the confrontation, Redding reportedly declined to apologize, leading them to agree to a fight later that day in a nearby park.
Once at the park, police reports indicate that Redding shot Dalmasy twice before escaping back to the high school grounds.
Authorities apprehended him in the school cafeteria, where they found a gun in his backpack.
Initially, Redding was taken into custody under a juvenile order, facing charges of manslaughter with a firearm and possession of a firearm on school property. However, prosecutors have decided to pursue adult charges now, as reported by local news.
Mina expressed deep sympathy for Dalmasy’s family, stating, “My heart breaks for Pinien’s family, who are grieving an unimaginable loss.” He further noted how tragic it is that such a minor incident escalated into a fatal shooting.
Redding has a history of disciplinary issues, having been reprimanded numerous times for assault at the school. He has also faced previous charges involving grand theft auto and resisting a police officer.
Additionally, investigators discovered text messages suggesting Redding had been planning a fight, indicating a possible motive leading up to the shooting.
A GoFundMe page for Dalmasy described him as a bright, joyful person, loved by all who knew him. His mother shared her heartbreak, stating, “My life changed forever when a small step in the hallway turned into something unthinkable… Losing him like this has completely destroyed our family.” She mentioned the daily pain of seeing his siblings grieve.
The accused has a court appearance scheduled for next Wednesday to discuss whether he will remain in custody until trial. If convicted, Redding could face a prison sentence of up to three decades.
