Zequi Trinnette Poole, a 42-year-old African American woman from Riviera Beach, Florida, tragically lost her life on June 28, 2022. The incident occurred in Riviera Beach, where Poole was found in the driver's seat of a blue Hyundai sedan that had crashed into a tree. She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, which led to her untimely death.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was the result of a family dispute.
An 18-year-old man named Jahmanuel Barber, who was Poole's nephew, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death. According to the police report, Barber had an argument with another relative in the Hyundai prior to the crash. Surveillance footage showed Barber firing a gunshot into the air before entering the vehicle. Moments later, additional gunshots were heard, followed by the sound of the crash.
Barber was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal's Taskforce on September 13, 2022, and was later turned over to the Palm Beach County Jail. He is being held without bond and faces a charge of second-degree murder with a firearm. The police report indicated that Barber had become frustrated the night before the incident because Poole and another relative would not give him a ride to another location. On the day of the shooting, Barber was reportedly "acting out of character" and talking to himself.
The tragic death of Zequi Poole has left her family and community in mourning. The case highlights the devastating impact of family disputes and gun violence. As the legal proceedings continue, Barber remains in custody, awaiting further court hearings to determine his fate.
