A shooting that took the life of an 18-year-old is under investigation in Jackson, Mississippi.
Shakira Gatlin was killed Wednesday night on Barnes Street, according to Jackson police officials.
Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart said the teenager was shot “while a loaded handgun was being mishandled in the presence of others.”
A juvenile male was questioned in reference to the shooting.
A juvenile male was questioned in reference to the shooting.
Shakira Gatlin is a drillmaster and dancer best known for her work with the Dancing Dolls.
Police have not released additional details about how the shooting happened.
This is a developing story.
On February 3, Shakira’s mother, Erica Robinson, confirmed her daughter’s death in a social media post. As per her caption, it appears Shakira was shot.
Robinson wrote, “WHY!!!! WHY!!!!! I just can’t catch a break!!!! Just buried my husband NOW I HAVE TO BURIED MY BABY!!! They deserved to LIVE…PLEASE PUT THEM DAM GUNS DOWN!!! She didn’t deserved this!!! Shakira Gatlin momma love you so much!!”
Robinson shared a picture of Shakira and her husband, who passed away recently. Shakira had been part of the Dancing Dolls since 2015. Before her passing, she was the drillmaster. At the same time, she has been the head co-captain.
Gatlin’s mother set up a GoFundMe to assist with funeral and burial expenses. You can donate here.
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