BillyJo Perkins

Death by Force

On the evening of May 18, 2024, in Shoreline, Washington, 50-year-old BillyJo Kaufman Perkins was tragically killed while walking her dog at the Ballinger Homes apartment complex where she lived. Her life was cut short in an act of violence that stemmed from her own bravery and willingness to protect others. That night, she witnessed a confrontation in the parking lot where a teenager was pointing a gun at a young female. BillyJo chose to intervene in an attempt to de-escalate the dangerous situ ...Read More

The Seattle Times: Shoreline teen pointed gun at two, then shot woman who intervened, charges say

Woman shot, killed in Shoreline

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