YFN Lucci among friends mourning 21-year-old woman killed in Miami

MIAMI – Rayshawn Lamar Bennett, better known as rapper YFN Lucci, was among those who were mourning the death of Jackisha Bayard on Saturday.

The rapper shared his grief with his 1.2 million followers on Instagram. 

"When I met them hittas in the beans u pushed Fred made sure I remember everybody name before I left and I never forgot yours Jackie," the rapper wrote. "I also told them u looked like my baby mama LOL. Rest in Peace baby girl."

The 21-year-old fashionista was shot on Friday in front of her home in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood. 

"It's just a tragedy," said Jessica Martinez, who knew her since they were both little girls.

Her sister Christine Bayard took to Facebook to mourn the loss.

"I love you Jackisha Bayard. I'm so hurt, empty and lost," she wrote. "My heart is gone." 

Miami detectives believe Gregory Brown, Jr., drove to Bayard's home, called her and told her to come outside. When the Miami Beach Senior High School graduate walked towards his car, detectives said he pulled out a gun and shot her in the chest. 

Bayard, who was in a relationship with Brown, tried to run back inside at 93 NW 38 St., but she collapsed near the door.

Miami Fire Rescue rushed her to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where she died on Friday. Brown, 22, turned himself in shortly after in Miami Gardens and he faces one count of first-degree murder. 

Bayard was working at Staples on Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast 21st Street. She had dreams of going to beauty school and of working in the beauty or fashion industry.

"I always remembered her as a cool little girl," Naomi Emorency said. 

Her friends were planning on going to a July 8 pool party that she had been planning. After the shooting, they were planning on going to her Saturday memorial at 7 p.m. on the corner of 39 Street and Northwest First Avenue instead. 

Her sister Christine Bayard was asking those who were planning to attend to bring white or red balloons and candles. She also shared a link to a GoFundMe account set up by Scott Bayard. 

"I thank everyone in advance for coming out and showing my sister so much love," Bayard's sister wrote on Facebook. 

Brown faced a Miami-Dade County judge on Saturday morning. He was being held without bond. 

Local 10 News Michael Seiden, Madeleine Wright and Derek Shore contributed to this report. 

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