Broward County is reeling after news broke that 21-year-old social media influencer and makeup artist “girlalala”, born Maurice Jaden Harrison, was shot and killed in her apartment on Friday. Local law enforcement has arrested 25-year-old Shanoyd Whyte, who is believed to have been in a romantic relationship with the victim, in connection with her death.
Shanoyd Whyte Broward County Shooting: Florida Influencer “Girlalala” Killed, Boyfriend Arrested for Murder
According to court information, Whyte faces charges of first-degree, premeditated murder with a firearm. He was arrested on November 14, 2025, by authorities from Lauderdale Lakes and is currently being held in the county jail with no bond. Whyte is described in arrest records as a 6-foot-2-inch, 245-pound male. (Race, sign, and other personal descriptors were also noted in documents.)
Girlalala Death
The family of the victim says that Whyte was “well-known” to law enforcement before this incident, though further details about his prior record were not immediately available.
“Girlalala” had built a strong following online, both for her makeup skills and her openness about her identity; born Maurice Jaden Harrison, she identified as a transgender woman, and was much loved by her community of friends, fans, and fellow creators.
Her family, devastated by the loss, released a statement describing her as “full of life, generous, and endlessly creative,” and expressed heartbreak that “someone she loved may have taken her life.”
At this point, investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive, but the relationship between the victim and the suspect is under close scrutiny. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence, and a formal court date has been set for the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, tributes from friends, fans, and other influencers are flooding social media. Many are calling for justice, as well as more visibility and protection for transgender creators and others in marginalized communities.
