Black trans woman, 26, dies after being shot multiple times in Chicago

Black trans woman, 26, dies after being shot multiple times in Chicago

A Black transgender woman has been shot dead in Chicago. 26-year-old Redd, also known by friends as Barbie, was shot numerous times on Sunday (8 September), according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Her family is asking for killing to be investigated as a hate crime. A gunman opened fire on her and a group of friends at around 1.30am. She was pronounced dead on the scene, and another person was critically wounded, policed said. A friend said they wer…

“Her Name Was Redd” Black Trans Woman Fatally Shot in Chicago

Redd via Barbie Iceland Facebook page The Crime Redd, also known as Barbie, was a 25 year old Black trans woman living in Chicago when she was killed by gun violence. Police found a 25-year-old [wo]man with a gunshot wound to the back in the 4600 block of West Monroe Street around 1:36 a.m. [on Sunday, September 8, 2024] according to Fox32 Redd was declared dead at the scene. Another person was also critically injured. According to The Advocate,…