Jazlene Jones Wiki, Biography
Jazlene Jones, 14, was allegedly shot in the head by her boyfriend Elia Olson, 14. Jones was shot in the head at least three times after he tried to break up with Elia. Although Olson is also a minor, in this case he is being treated as an adult.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of the shooting of a minor and details of the teen dating violence that may be triggering it. Discretion Advised.
Fortunately, Jazlene Jones is expected to survive the shooting. After being admitted to the hospital, she identified the shooter as her Elia’s boyfriend. The 14-year-old suspected shooter admitted to shooting Jones “in a fit of rage.”
A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched to cover medical expenses and provide general financial assistance to Jazlene and her mother Miranda. The latter had to stop working to take care of her daughter.
The fundraiser aims to raise an amount of $10,000 and has already raised over $4,500.
Elia admitted to shooting his girlfriend of 14 years, Jazlene Jones, who is expected to survive her injuries.
On January 8, 2023, around 11:45 a.m. m. local time, a 14-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. The victim has been identified as Jazlene Jones, who was shot multiple times by her boyfriend Elia Olson over a breakup.
The Racine Police Department said Jones had to be airlifted to a hospital in Milwaukee and that she was in critical condition. However, Jones is expected to survive and recover.
Initially, the police did not reveal the identity of the alleged perpetrator as he was also a minor. WSAZ reported that Olson was in a “rage fit.” The 14-year-old later admitted to shooting him over a Snapchat post and breaking up with her.
According to court documents, one of her bullets entered her left cheekbone and struck near the carotid artery in her neck. The New York Post reported that despite such severe injuries, Jazlene Jones ran over and pulled over a motorist.
Police responded to the shooting around 11:40 a.m. when they received a report that a minor girl was shot at an intersection in Racine.
Jazlene’s heartbroken mother Miranda took to Facebook and wrote that Jazlene’s daughter was strong and beautiful, adding:
“I can’t believe that so much evil tried to take her from me, but one thing I do know is that GOD IS GREAT ALL THE TIME. She has been talking, walking, crying, laughing today…”
Gandee Michelle, Jazlene’s grandmother, thanked everyone for praying for the teen and for reaching out to her and her family. She also said that the fact that her granddaughter survived was a miracle.
On the day of the shooting, Elia and Jazlene reportedly hung out on the railroad tracks, which are about 25 miles south of Milwaukee, to smoke. Jazlene told Elia that she wanted a break up, shortly after he asked her to turn off her phone and threw it away.
After Elia fired her first shot at her girlfriend, she allegedly begged for her life and Elia responded by saying, “You have to die.” Elia kept firing two or three more times before fleeing the area.
The judge issued a $500,000 bond and prohibited Elia from approaching the victim and her family.
Elia Olson was arrested while at a friend’s house. Authorities recovered a .22 pistol and two magazines for a 9mm pistol. They also found bloody clothes and shoes in his house.
A $500,000 bond has been issued in Elia’s name for allegedly attempting to murder Jazlene Jones. A judge has also prohibited him from going anywhere near Jazlene, her residence, her family and her friends.
Jessica Rivera launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to provide financial assistance to Jazlene’s family. Her mother, Miranda, is a single mother of three children.
The GoFundMe post said that at 14, Jazlene will have to go through life with one eye and live with bullets in her head and neck. She said the teen had undergone major surgery and more procedures would be performed. The publication added that although Jazlene Jones had a long road to recovery, she was “living proof of God’s miracles.”
The post also said:
“Considering Jazlene’s condition/situation, she’s in great spirits and she’s a walking miracle. Her family appreciates all the love, prayers, and support that everyone has given her. She has a long road to recovery with life-altering injuries to her.”
The fundraiser aims to raise $10,000 and has already successfully raised over $4,500. Jazlene Jones is reported to have already undergone multiple surgeries. She also has to undergo several more to recover from the serious injuries she sustained during the shooting.
Jazlene Jones’ boyfriend Elia was charged with attempted murder and possession of a dangerous weapon. The same has been confirmed by Racine County Eye. Olson is a minor, but, is treated as an adult in this case. If convicted of the crime, Elia could be sentenced to spend the next 60 years in jail.
