Fort Lauderdale police announce 3 more arrests in connection to death of 3-year-old killed in drive-by shooting
Fort Lauderdale police announced Thursday that three more arrests have been made in connection to the death of Rylo Yancy last year.
Yancy, 3, was shot and killed while going down a slide at a birthday party at Riverland Park in Fort Lauderdale on July 21, 2024. Investigators said it was a drive-by shooting between young men in two cars.
Andrew St. Louis, 19, was arrested in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Tommie Allen, 19, and Antonio Carter, 20, were arrested in Fort Lauderdale. The three men have been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder with a firearm.
Two arrests previously made in connection to the shooting
In March, 20-year-old Tyler Hollins, believed to be one of the shooters, was charged with first-degree murder in Yancy's case. Thaddeus Squire III, 23, was charged with accessory after the fact.
Hollins was already in custody on unrelated charges when the murder indictment was issued.
"While this arrest does not and will never replace the void in our hearts or the absence in our homes, it does bring us some solace and peace and most importantly, closer to Justice for Rylo," said Yancy's cousin Dania Gilner.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. A reward of up to $10,000 remains available for tips leading to additional arrests.
Witnesses or those with knowledge of the shooting can contact the FLPD Homicide Tipline at 954-828-6677 or 954-828-6673.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.