Woman says "God," in relation to solar eclipse, prompted her to go on Florida shooting spree
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. - A Georgia woman is in custody after going on a shooting spree in northern Florida.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, when Taylon Celestine, 22, checked out of a hotel, telling staff she was going on a shooting spree directed by "God" in relation to the solar eclipse.
Celestine, driving a purple Dodge Challenger with Georgia plates, got on Interstate 10 at the 112 mile-marker and traveled westbound.
She is accused of firing multiple shots into another vehicle, striking the passing car several times.
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The driver was struck by glass fragments and grazed on the arm by a bullet. He was able to steer his vehicle onto the shoulder of the road.
FHP says Celestine continued westbound on I-10 and fired a gun at another vehicle near the 107 mile-marker, hitting the driver in the neck. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is currently receiving treatment.
Responding Troopers located Celestine near the 96 mile-marker and conducted a felony traffic stop.
After she was taken into custody, troopers recovered an AR-15 and a 9mm handgun in her car.
Celestine was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Holmes County Jail where she was booked on the following charges:
- Attempted murder
- Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
- Improper discharge of firearm