The mother of a 22-year-old woman who was shot and killed inside Lauderhill apartment complex over the weekend says she wants justice for her daughter’s murder. NBC6’s Niko Clemmons reports
The mother of a 22-year-old woman who was shot and killed inside a Lauderhill apartment complex over the weekend says she wants justice for her daughter’s murder.
Regina Vidal was shot and killed Saturday morning at the Newport at Lauderhill apartment complex on Northwest 46th Avenue, off of State Road 441.
Vidal’s mother, Rae Vidal, recently moved out of state. She said she last spoke with her daughter last week because her daughter was planning to move.
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Vidal described her daughter as sweet, fun loving, artsy, someone with a big heart and who loved to play soccer.
"Shock, anger, sadness, not sleeping or eating, devastated, just really really sad,” Vidal said. "She deserves justice, she didn't deserve what she got, she was just a baby, she was my baby."
Vidal said her daughter was raised on the soccer field, watching her sisters play. She and her daughter played for the Renegades, which is part of the South Florida Women's Soccer League.
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"She deserves justice, she didn't deserve what she got, she was just a baby, she was my baby,” Vidal said.
Regina was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece and granddaughter. She was one of 17 grandchildren.
“We love her so much,” Vidal’s sister Danielle said.
The family has dealt with tragedy before. Vidal said she lost a daughter to suicide in 2020. She said she’s grateful for the outpouring of love her family has been receiving.
"I want my daughter and that's just not going to happen,” Vidal said. “It's been a rough three years losing her sister and now losing her, but I want justice for Regina, she deserves it."
Police say the motive is currently unknown and there are no known suspects in the shooting.
Vidal was part of the soccer community in South Florida. The South Florida Women's Soccer League created a GoFundMe to help the family.
The investigation remains open and active and anyone with information about this case is asked to immediately contact the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700.
