Zho'Nasia Yunette Brenae Ticey, a 14-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, tragically lost her life on May 6, 2022. She was a 7th-grade student at Rosa Parks School and was known for her cheerful personality, love for TikTok dancing, singing, and playing the trumpet in the school band. Zho'Nasia was the youngest of eight children and was deeply loved by her family and friends.
Zho'Nasia was killed after someone opened fire into a crowd in North Toledo.
The incident occurred on the night of May 6, 2022, around 8:20 p.m. near North Erie and Cleveland streets. She was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The alleged shooter, 18-year-old Jeano Lampkin, was arrested and charged with her murder. Lampkin was indicted on a murder charge and was set to be arraigned in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.
The Ticey family has been vocal about their grief and anger over the loss of Zho'Nasia. They have called for prayers and community support to end gun violence in the city. Despite the small victory of the indictment, the family acknowledges that nothing can bring Zho'Nasia back and that they are left with a void that can never be filled.
The community held a candlelight vigil to honor Zho'Nasia's memory, where friends, family, and community members gathered to pay their respects. The family continues to seek justice and hopes that the trial will bring some closure, even though they know it won't heal the pain of losing their beloved daughter.
Zho'Nasia's legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew her and the impact she had on their lives. Her family and friends remember her as a bright, outgoing girl who brought joy to everyone around her.
