In the winter of 2016, a tragedy unfolded in Lexington, Kentucky, forever altering the lives of a young family. Two-year-old Nova Marie Gallman, a little girl, was at her home on Kenton Street on December 5th when she suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Rushed to the UK Hospital, she fought for her life but succumbed to her injuries the following day, December 6, 2016. Her parents were identified as Sierra Monique Green and Dreshawn J.
Gallman.
The Lexington Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the toddler's death, which was ruled a homicide. Their efforts led to the identification of two suspects in connection with the shooting. Authorities arrested Adrian Dunn and Marquis Thurman, charging both men with the murder of Nova Marie Gallman. The community was left reeling from the senseless violence that claimed the life of such a young child.
In the wake of her death, there was an outpouring of support for Nova's grieving family. Funeral services were held at the Southland Christian Church, where family and friends gathered to mourn the profound loss of a life cut tragically short. She was laid to rest at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. The legal proceedings against the two accused men commenced, marking the beginning of a long road toward justice for Nova.
