Florida Judge Grants Second Chance to Teen Who Fatally Shot 17-Year-Old, Leaving Victim's Family Absolutely Livid

The family of Mekhi Stevenson, a South Florida teenager tragically killed in 2022, expressed outrage upon learning that the young shooter will serve merely two years in jail. Mekhi, just 17, was shot at a Miami home while spending time with friends and his younger brother. An affidavit reveals that a 15-year-old brandished a semi-automatic weapon recklessly, disregarding warnings about its loaded state. After mistakenly thinking the gun was empty, he pointed it at Mekhi and fired, leading to his untimely death.During the sentencing, Mekhi’s mother, Sonya Stevenson, shared her devastation, feeling as if she was losing her son all over again. She had previously counseled her son to avoid the shooter due to troubling behavior. Now, the family advocates for harsher penalties for juvenile violent offenses, questioning the justice system's leniency. Records indicate juvenile offenders in Florida often receive harsher sentences than adults for similar crimes. This case underscores a concerning disparity in repercussions for violent actions committed by minors.