London Price, a 26-year-old Black transgender woman, was fatally shot in her home in Miami, Florida, on Monday, October 23, 2023. The incident occurred in the 2900 block of Northwest 93rd Street in northwest Miami-Dade.
According to family members, London Price was first pistol-whipped in front of her grandmother and then shot to death during an argument. The violent incident took place within her own home, highlighting the tragic and dangerous circumstances surrounding her death.
Friends and family of London Price have identified a suspect and claim that this individual can be seen on surveillance video moments after the fatal shooting. The suspect is depicted running from the crime scene with a gun in hand. However, as of the current date, the police have not officially identified or arrested a suspect in connection with London Price's murder.
London Price's death is part of a disturbing trend of violence against transgender individuals in 2023. She was the 35th trans or gender nonconforming person whose violent death was reported that year, the 28th trans woman on this list, and the 19th Black trans person. Her death underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and action to address the unique dynamics of interpersonal violence in trans and queer relationships.
The community is demanding justice for London Price, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that systems are competent in handling cases of domestic and interpersonal violence, particularly those involving transgender individuals. October, the month of her death, is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, making her case a poignant reminder of the need for greater support and protection for vulnerable populations.
