A Woman's Unsettling Actions Following a Solar Eclipse
After checking out of a Florida hotel, a woman informed the staff that she was embarking on a shooting spree guided by God due to the recent solar eclipse. Subsequently, she proceeded to shoot two drivers on Interstate 10 before being apprehended and charged with attempted murder by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Taylon Nichelle Celestine, a 22-year-old from Georgia, initiated her alarming journey on the highway 115 miles from the Alabama border in the Florida Panhandle, driving a purple Dodge Challenger with Georgia license plates.
Within a mere 5 miles, she discharged her firearm at a passing vehicle multiple times, causing damage to the car's glass and lightly injuring the driver's arm, as stated by the department in a press release.
Subsequently, she targeted a second vehicle, striking the driver in the neck, resulting in the driver being wounded and receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital.
After covering a distance of approximately 16 miles, troopers intercepted the woman, discovering her in possession of an AR-15 rifle and a 9mm handgun. Following this, she was taken into custody and confined in the Holmes County jail, facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and improper discharge of a firearm.
No information regarding bail or legal representation for Celestine was disclosed by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida was not in the path of totality for the recent total solar eclipse, but millions of people across the country tuned in to watch the celestial event unfold.
Although authorities did not anticipate a rise in criminal activity during the eclipse, experts did warn that the rare occurrence could lead to an increase in fatal car accidents.
Researchers revealed that the United States experienced a temporary yet significant surge in deadly car crashes during the last total solar eclipse in North America, which took place in 2017. This information was shared in a letter published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. It remains uncertain whether any fatal accidents were linked to the eclipse this time around.
