Teen killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills shooting described as bubbly, outgoing

Teen killed on Christmas Day described as bubbly, outgoing

A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.

PINE HILLS, Fla. - A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.

Emony Nicole Jackson was described by family members as bubbly and outgoing, a social butterfly who enjoyed making TikTok videos and having fun with friends.

The backstory:

A 15-year-old boy has been accused of pulling the trigger and is facing a manslaughter charge, according to investigators. The boy told detectives the shooting was an accident, deputies said.

Jackson’s family disputes that account.

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"You can’t wrap your head around it," said Tramaine Henderson, Jackson’s cousin. "The only thing that comes to your mind is how a 15-year-old gets access to a gun. Where are the adults or guardians who are supposed to be monitoring their children?"

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Henderson said the family does not believe the shooting was accidental.

Investigators have not named any additional suspects. Anyone with information that could help detectives is asked to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).