According to police, Pringle, who was present during the altercation, reportedly live-streamed it on social media. In the video, Pringle was urging Tyler to continue the confrontation. Police noted that Pringle’s lack of cooperation hindered multiple attempts to interview her about the events.
Charges and Police Statements
Following the incident, Tyler was taken into custody without resistance and charged with first-degree homicide. Pringle, who initially refused to cooperate with police, later turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest. She was charged with principal in the first degree to first-degree premeditated homicide and taken to John E. Polk Correctional Facility.
In a statement, Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith expressed sorrow for Martin’s family, stating, “A family is mourning the loss of a loved one because someone chose to resolve a disagreement with violence. What started the argument between these two won’t be remembered, but the loss of Lauren will forever be with her family and friends. There are choices other than violence.”
