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Shaekeya Gay

Case from Henderson, NC dated Aug 19, 2017

Victim Details

Shaekeya Gay

Female

Black / African American

Henderson

NC

2017-08-19

23

Shaekeya

Gay

07/11/2026

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Shaekeya Danielle Gay, a 23-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on August 21, 2017, in Henderson, North Carolina. Shaekeya was born on August 27, 1993, in Vance County to Angela Gay and Victor Kearney. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, remembered for her beautiful smile and loving nature. Shaekeya was employed at Food Lion, where she worked as a cashier.

On the fateful day of August 19, 2017, Shaekeya was taking a break outside her workplace when she wa ...
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