Milwaukee Fatal Shooting; Transgender woman killed, the family speaks out

Milwaukee – – The Milwaukee police are still looking for those who shot a 23-year-old on Friday morning, February 21st.

Fatal shootout

What we know:

It happened around 12:30 p.m. near 95 and brown deer.

No arrests were made.

Grab deeper:

Family members identify as Amyri Dior. They said they were transgender. And although nobody is in custody, they think that this has something to do with their death.

“No matter who she came into contact with, she was always a good soul. I just don't understand why,” said cousin Jakiala Jenkins. “She was always honest with her life. She was just too loving.”

It is not clear what has led to this shootout. That is why Dior's friends, cousins ​​and family share a love message on Sunday evening.

“Love you as you are”

Local perspective:

“Live in the truth,” said Dior's mother Perriona Williams. “I just want to say to everyone that he should live in the truth. It doesn't matter who you are, just open an open book so that your family can know who you are and you can love who you are . “

Relatives say that Dior loved dancing and singing. Above all, she was herself.

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“We only need a kind of understanding, the closure,” said Jenkins. “We just want all trans [people] remain safe. Know that you will be loved. “

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