The 18-year-old dancer from the famous group Dancing Dolls for Life was shot on February 3 at Barnes Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Her mother confirmed the news on Facebook, expressing her shock and anger, asking 'why'. She also pleaded for the young boy involved in the incident to put down his weapon.
DDFL is a dance company that specializes in hip-hop dancing and other forms of dance. It is well known for its online videos and has over 419k likes on its Facebook page. It has also been featured in a reality show. The girl was part of the DDFL team since 2015 and had recently been promoted to head co-captain and drillmaster of her group.
She was the only child of her parents. Her father passed away earlier this year, according to her mother's social media post. She was a talented dancer who was a big proponent of her team's efforts to make their name known nationwide.
Fans have taken to the internet to pay their condolences to the deceased dancer. They have flooded her Facebook page with 'tear' messages. Others have said that they feel numb and that it doesn't even seem real. Some have even written that they don't know what to do. In the meanwhile, her friend and coach, Dianna Williams, better known as Miss D, has posted a message on Instagram that she is heartbroken and praying for the dancer.
