HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA — Leia Hagewood, a resident of Homestead, has made headlines after an altercation at a family Christmas dinner led to her arrest. The incident, captured and shared on TikTok by user Heartzfromsan, who goes by Shan, has quickly spread across social media, amassing over 4 million views.
Shan detailed in her video that she was visiting her girlfriend’s family for the holiday when the situation escalated. While enjoying the festive gathering, she was suddenly attacked in her girlfriend’s room by Hagewood, who is her girlfriend’s aunt. According to Shan, Hagewood assaulted her, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. She recounted passing out and regaining consciousness to see her girlfriend attempting to intervene and stop her aunt’s assault.
Following the attack, the police were summoned, leading to Hagewood’s arrest. Shan displayed her bruises and injuries in the video, highlighting the severity of the incident.
The TikTok post has sparked a range of reactions among viewers. Many expressed shock and concern for Shan’s safety, with comments urging her to distance herself from such a potentially hostile environment. One commenter advised, “Please do yourself a favor and stay away from that family = even if that means having to let go of a girlfriend that you love, you deserve to feel safe.” Others speculated on possible underlying tensions or provocations, with one user commenting, “Nah, GF said something to Aunt or family! It has to be more to this story but I am here for it lol stay safe.”
The incident has raised questions about family dynamics and the safety of individuals in potentially volatile settings, especially during what should be a time of celebration and unity. Further details on legal proceedings and any additional factors contributing to the altercation have yet to be disclosed.
Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Leia Hagewood, but no additional comments have been made regarding the specifics of the charges or Hagewood’s response to the allegations.
the video
@heartzfromshan watch til the end #fyp #domesticviolenceawareness #criminal #merrychristmas #familydrama #putafingerdown #happyholidays #mugshot ♬ original sound – shan