Yolanda Thomas and Xavier Tyrell Johnson had just allegedly stolen from a drugstore and fled in a vehicle, with Thomas driving, but lost control of the car and crashed into a median barricade. Apparently unarmed Thomas tried to flee, which police interpreted as threatening, and both were shot to death.
Victim's Name: Yolanda Thomas
Agency Responsible: Miami-Dade Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 4, 2013
County: Miami-Dade
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban