A Christmas Eve that should have been filled with warmth and celebration turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy in Roswell, Georgia, when Lashanda Allison, a 41-year-old woman, was shot and killed. The festive atmosphere of her apartment, where she was lovingly preparing Christmas dinner, was shattered by an act of violence that would also leave her two daughters and daughter-in-law wounded.
The tragic events unfolded on the afternoon of December 24, 2021, at the Manchester at
Mansell Apartment homes. An argument between Lashanda Allison and her partner, Stephanie Agee, escalated with devastating consequences. In the midst of what was meant to be a joyous family gathering, Agee is alleged to have opened fire, fatally wounding Allison. The violence did not end there, as she then turned the weapon on Allison's daughters and daughter-in-law, injuring all three.
One of the surviving victims recounted the harrowing moments, describing how she witnessed the suspect shoot Allison before being shot herself. Even after the initial volley of shots, the terror continued as the assailant reportedly sought out and shot one of the young women who was trying to hide. Another daughter was shot in her own room after the assailant opened her door. The scene was one of chaos and bloodshed, a stark contrast to the holiday preparations that had been underway just moments before.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Stephanie Agee was arrested and faced charges of murder and aggravated assault for her alleged role in the deadly rampage. The family, left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a mother and the trauma of their own injuries, expressed their desire for justice for Lashanda Allison.
