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Florida woman goes on shooting spree, claims 'God' asked her to via the solar eclipse

Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene as the accused purportedly targeted passing vehicles on the interstate, unleashing a barrage of gunfire.

April 09, 2024 / 11:54 IST
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The woman claimed 'God' instructed her to go on the rampage during the solar eclipse.

A 22-year-old woman in Florida went on a terrifying shooting spree along an interstate, claiming that “God” asked her to do so during the solar eclipse, authorities revealed.

Taylon Nichelle Celestine, the alleged assailant, left her lodging in Holmes County on Monday with a chilling proclamation to motel staff: she asserted that she was instructed by “God” to unleash chaos despite Florida not falling under the path of the celestial event.

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Operating a purple Dodge Challenger bearing Georgia plates, Celestine merged onto Interstate 10 at the 112-mile marker and commenced firing at unsuspecting motorists within a mere five-mile span of joining the highway in Washington County, recounted the Florida Highway Patrol.

Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene as Celestine purportedly targeted passing vehicles on the interstate, unleashing a barrage of gunfire. One male driver fell victim to the senseless assault, sustaining a bullet graze to his arm and enduring the piercing shatter of his window by a stray round, divulged authorities. Subsequently, he veered onto the shoulder of the highway while Celestine continued her reckless trajectory unabated.