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Shantasia OBrian

Death by Force
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Shantasia O'Brian, a 17-year-old from Queens, NY, tragically lost her life on September 2, 2022. Shantasia, affectionately known as "Shanny" by her loved ones, was fatally shot while sitting in a car with friends in the Rosedale neighborhood of Queens. The incident occurred just a day before her 18th birthday. Shantasia had recently moved into the dorms at the College of Staten Island and was home for the weekend when the tragic event unfolded. According to reports, she was sitting in the car wi ...Read More
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  • New York Post: Mother of slain NYC girl Shantasia O’Brian says shooting may have been accidental
  • NBC New York: 15-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Deadly Queens Shooting of Teen Girl
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    Victim Details

    Shantasia OBrian

    Female

    Black / African American

    Queens

    NY

    2022-09-02

    17

    Shantasia

    OBrian

    11/16/2025

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    Hi everyone,
    This case with Shantasia has been weighing heavily on my mind. I can’t stop thinki... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
    The tragedy surrounding Shantasia O'Brian is truly devastating, and my heart goes out to her family ... ...Read More
    02/15/2023
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