PORT ST. JOHN, FL — The community of Port St. John is grappling with the devastating loss of 28-year-old Lendzi Lakeman, whose life was tragically taken on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Lendzi was shot multiple times during a domestic-related incident in the 7000 block of Carlow Avenue just after 12:15 p.m. Despite swift life-saving efforts from deputies, she was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving family, friends, and the community shattered by her sudden and senseless death.
Authorities quickly identified Lendzi’s boyfriend, 23-year-old Tyjah Bellinger, as the suspected shooter. After an extensive search across the area, deputies located Bellinger at a residence on Dallas Avenue, where he was taken into custody without incident. Following the investigation, Bellinger was charged with 1st Degree Premeditated Murder and is being held at the Brevard County Jail without bond.
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As investigators continue their work, speaking with witnesses and gathering evidence, the community’s grief deepens. Lendzi is being remembered as a gentle, loving soul whose kindness and radiant energy touched everyone she met. Her warm smile and compassionate heart made her a beloved presence in the lives of those who knew her, and her loss has created a profound void.
Family, friends, and neighbors are leaning on each other for support, cherishing the memories of Lendzi’s life—her laughter, her generosity, and the light she brought into every room. While their sorrow is heavy and their hearts are broken, the love and memories they hold of Lendzi will remain eternal, honoring a young woman who was taken too soon.