Lendzi Lakeman Obituary: In Cherished Remembrance of Lendzi Lakeman

 The residents of Port St. John are grieving the tragic death of 28-year-old Lendzi Lakeman, whose life was cut short on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Lendzi was fatally shot multiple times during an incident related to domestic issues in the 7000 

block of Carlow Avenue shortly after 12:15 p.m. Despite the prompt efforts of deputies to save her, she was declared dead at the scene, leaving her family and friends devastated by this abrupt and senseless tragedy.

Deputies swiftly identified her boyfriend, 23-year-old Tyjah Bellinger, as the individual believed to be responsible for the shooting. After conducting searches across various locations in the vicinity, deputies found Bellinger at a home on Dallas Avenue, where he was arrested without resistance. Following the preliminary investigation, he was charged with 1st Degree Premeditated Murder and is currently detained at the Brevard County Jail without the possibility of bail.

As investigators proceed with gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, the sorrow within the community intensifies. Lendzi is fondly remembered as a kind-hearted, loving, and vibrant young woman—someone whose kindness illuminated every environment and whose empathy affected everyone she met. Her absence has created a void that cannot be filled.

Family members, neighbors, and friends are now supporting each other, cherishing the memories she has left behind—her joyful smile, her generosity, and the unique spirit that made her so cherished. Their grief is profound, their pain immeasurable, yet their affection for Lendzi remains everlasting.

Anyone possessing information that could aid the ongoing investigation is encouraged to reach out to Agent Kevin Morris of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at (321) 633-8413.

Lendzi Lakeman’s life was taken from us far too soon, but her spirit will continue to glow in the hearts of all who cherished her. May she find eternal rest.