Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend Inside Miami Beauty Salon

Victim says she was targeted after telling ex she was talking to someone else

Feb. 21, 2026 at 3:33am

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A 23-year-old man named Job Jocelyn walked into a Miami beauty salon and shot his ex-girlfriend in the leg after she told him she was talking to another man. The incident was captured on surveillance video, showing Jocelyn confronting the victim before pulling out a gun and opening fire. The victim was taken to the hospital and is recovering, while Jocelyn was arrested and charged with attempted murder and violating a protective order.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and stalking, as well as the need for stronger enforcement of protective orders. It also raises concerns about workplace safety and the vulnerability of small businesses to violent incidents.

The details

According to the report, Jocelyn had previously been served a protective order after a domestic violence incident with the victim. However, he continued to send her unwanted text messages and ultimately showed up at her workplace, the beauty salon, where he confronted her about talking to another man. When the victim threatened to call the police, Jocelyn pulled out a gun and shot her in the leg.

  • The incident occurred on January 16, 2026.
  • The victim was speaking with 7News over a month after the incident.

The players

Job Jocelyn

A 23-year-old man who shot his ex-girlfriend inside a Miami beauty salon after she told him she was talking to another man.

The Victim

A woman who was shot in the leg by her ex-boyfriend inside a Miami beauty salon, where she worked.

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What they’re saying

“Because he found out I was talking to someone else,”

— The Victim (WSVN)

“Get out!”

— The Victim (WSVN)

“I dialed 911, and I showed him my phone, and that's when he pulled out the gun and shot me,”

— The Victim (WSVN)

“What are you doing? Stop!”

— The Victim (WSVN)

“My ex-boyfriend shot me in my leg!”

— The Victim (WSVN)

What’s next

Jocelyn is currently in custody and facing charges of attempted murder and violating a protective order. The judge will decide on his bail status in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stronger measures to protect victims of domestic violence, including more robust enforcement of protective orders and greater workplace safety measures to prevent such violent attacks. It also highlights the lasting trauma and recovery process for victims of these types of crimes.