Kier Laprice Solomon, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman, was found fatally shot in her car at an apartment complex in Arlington, Texas, on the night of September 30, 2021. Solomon, also known as Kier Lapri Kartier, was discovered in the driver's seat with the door open and the engine running. She was taken to the emergency room of a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Solomon had no known connection to the Madrid Apartments, the complex where she was found.
She lived with her grandmother in Dallas and sometimes visited friends at a different complex in Arlington. At the time of her death, Solomon was between jobs and looking for employment.
The Arlington Police Department is investigating the murder of Kier Laprice Solomon. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, seeking witnesses and surveillance video, and speaking to friends and family of the victim. Police have not yet identified a suspect and are still searching for leads. They do not believe that Solomon's gender identity was a motivating factor in the crime. However, the case highlights the ongoing epidemic of fatal violence against transgender individuals, particularly Black transgender women, in the United States.
Friends and family of Kier Laprice Solomon are mourning her loss and seeking answers. Her mother, Arnitra Robinson, expressed her grief and confusion, stating that Kier was very loved and there was no reason for this to have happened. Friends remembered Solomon as a beautiful and kind person who was fresh in her transition. The community has come together to honor her memory, with a balloon release and vigil held in Dallas shortly after her death.
The investigation into the murder of Kier Laprice Solomon is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case remains unsolved, and the search for justice continues.
