Stray Bullet Kills Young Woman

A tragic shooting in south Lansing claims the life of Lovaya Rodriguez, struck by a stray bullet fired by 18-year-old Jovanathan Mitchell, who allegedly targeted a passing vehicle with five shots — one of which killed Rodriguez. Mitchell, now facing murder and weapons charges, reportedly tossed his gun into the Grand River, where it was recovered along with five shell casings. Authorities suspect he may have fired into the air at another park earlier — evidence found but timing unclear. This marks the third homicide and second firearm-related death in the city this year, underscoring the lethal consequences of reckless gun violence. Mitchell has requested a court-appointed attorney as the investigation continues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0f891b31ef07fc3