A 16-year-old Florida girl who vanished in August was reportedly found fatally shot on Monday.
Orange County detectives said De’Shayla Ferguson’s body was discovered near a car outside of a home. WKMG reported that on August 12, the teen fled from a DCF office, where she was at because she was going to be housed with a family and was expected in court the following day.
According to the news outlet, Ferguson had argued with DCF employees before leaving the building. A missing persons report indicated that the teen was a ward of the state who frequently ran away.
The report also stated that the slain teen was involved in a human trafficking case, though her specific involvement was not disclosed.
According to Bay News 9, residents in the area said they heard a loud bang before screams to “call 911.”
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has not revealed any details about Ferguson’s killer.
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[Featured image: De’Shayla Ferguson/National Center for Missing & Exploited Children]
