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Florida Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend's Cousin

Latorray Collins allegedly tracked down her ex-boyfriend days after their breakup and shot his female passenger, who is recovering in critical condition.

  • Latorray Collins, 38, is accused of shooting Latasha Taylor, 42, in the head after confronting her ex-boyfriend at a stoplight in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • The incident occurred on February 15, just days after Collins and her ex-boyfriend ended their relationship, according to police reports.
  • Taylor, identified as the ex-boyfriend's cousin, was reportedly trying to de-escalate the situation when she was shot and is now recovering in critical condition.
  • Collins allegedly pursued her ex-boyfriend's vehicle across multiple stoplights before blocking it, exiting her car, and initiating a verbal confrontation.
  • Police arrested Collins at the scene and recovered a .380 caliber handgun; she is being held on a $250,003 bond and faces second-degree attempted murder charges.
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