Gas Station Shooting Kills Innocent Mother Who Was Buying Slushies for Her Kids
Police said the shooting was an apparent bystander killing, and a second man was wounded and remains in critical condition.
- On Tuesday, Shakeela Martin, 35, was fatally shot outside a BP gas station in Ferguson while leaving with her two young children after an altercation inside the convenience store spilled into the parking lot.
- This shooting marks the sixth gas station incident reported in the area in three months; a second male victim remains hospitalized in critical condition, though authorities have not determined if he was the intended target.
- Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle stated, "She was here to purchase some soft drinks for her young kids," while resident Sterling Henderson expressed concern about the emotional trauma her children witnessed.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support Martin's five children, who were preparing to move into a new home the day after the shooting; organizers stated donations will help cover funeral expenses.
- Police installed a portable camera system at the station to detect stolen vehicles and generate leads in the investigation; no arrests have been made, and officials urge anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.
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The police believe he was an innocent victim of a shooting that originated after a discussion within the establishment and continues to look for the person responsible.
Investigators are currently searching for the perpetrator. The mother of five had stopped at the gas station for a soda when the shooting broke out.
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Missouri mom of 5 fatally shot while buying slushies with children; police search for gunman
Missouri mother of five Shakeela Martin was fatally shot outside a Ferguson gas station while buying slushies with her children. A GoFundMe has been set up for her family.
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