Overview

• On Monday, Taylon Nichelle Celestine, a 22-year-old woman from Georgia, was arrested after allegedly shooting two drivers on a Florida interstate, claiming she was instructed by God during the solar eclipse.
• Celestine, who was driving a purple Dodge Challenger, told hotel staff about her God-directed mission related to the solar eclipse before embarking on the shooting spree.
• She was charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and improper discharge of a firearm, after law enforcement officials found an AR-15 rifle and a 9mm handgun in her vehicle.
• The incident occurred during the total solar eclipse of 2024, a historic celestial event that won't be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044.
• The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the case, with Celestine's mental state being considered in the potential prosecution or sentencing.