Bullied Teen Pulled from School – Then Run Down from Behind on Scooter by Former Classmate

A tragic and deeply disturbing case unfolded in Orlando, Florida, in November 2025, when 16-year-old Mikhail Cuba was struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter (often described as an e-scooter or e-bike in reports) along a narrow, one-lane neighborhood street in the 2800 block of Wakulla Way, near West Oak Ridge Road. The incident occurred as Mikhail was heading home from a basketball game, leaving him critically injured. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries three days later, on or around November 23, 2025.The driver responsible was identified as 17-year-old Elijah Richard Emmans, a former classmate from Oakridge High School. What initially appeared to be a standard hit-and-run traffic accident was quickly reclassified after investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the area.

The video evidence reportedly showed that Emmans deliberately accelerated toward Mikhail from behind, striking him intentionally in what authorities now describe as a premeditated act. This led the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to take over the case from the Florida Highway Patrol, ultimately securing an arrest warrant for first-degree murder.Mikhail’s family, particularly his grandmother Ecstasy Mooty, has spoken publicly about the long history of torment that preceded this fatal encounter. In an exclusive interview with FOX 35 Orlando, she revealed that Emmans was part of a group that had bullied her grandson relentlessly for years at school. The harassment became so severe and unbearable that the family made the difficult decision to withdraw Mikhail from traditional schooling and transition him to homeschooling to protect his well-being and allow him to continue his education in a safer environment.

Mooty described the alleged perpetrator as a “really sick individual” and emphasized the cowardice of the attack, noting that Mikhail “didn’t see them coming” because it happened from behind on a quiet street with no sidewalks.Compounding the family’s unimaginable grief, Mikhail’s mother tragically passed away in the months following his death due to an accidental overdose. His grandmother attributed this heartbreaking loss directly to the profound emotional devastation of losing her child, stating that “losing her child deeply affected her” and broke her heart irreparably.Emmans was arrested on March 6, 2026, and is currently being held at a juvenile assessment center or detention facility as the case proceeds through the legal system. If convicted of first-degree murder, he could face severe penalties, potentially including life imprisonment.

The family continues to demand full accountability and justice, with Mooty vowing to attend every court appearance and ensure the incident is not forgotten. She has expressed determination that the perpetrators “will see me coming” in court, underscoring her commitment to seeking resolution for her grandson’s senseless death.This case has sparked widespread outrage and discussion about the long-term consequences of unchecked bullying, the vulnerability of teens in everyday settings, and the devastating ripple effects of violence on families. While the investigation has shifted focus to intentional homicide based on video evidence, the community and Mikhail’s loved ones remain haunted by how years of schoolyard cruelty escalated into a fatal act on a quiet Orlando street. The pursuit of justice continues as the family mourns not just one life lost, but an entire future shattered in an instant.