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Naya Reynolds

Case from Portage, MI dated Aug 26, 2022

Victim Details

Naya Reynolds

Female

Black / African American

Portage

MI

2022-08-26

22

Naya

Reynolds

07/06/2026

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On a tragic evening in Portage, Michigan, the life of Naya Reynolds, a 22-year-old Black/African American woman, was cut short. On August 26, 2022, the Western Michigan University criminal justice student was fatally shot while in a car on the entrance ramp to I-94 at Oakland Drive. The incident also resulted in injuries to a 35-year-old pregnant woman and an 18-month-old child who were in the same vehicle. The pregnant woman survived her injuries, but her unborn child did not.

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  • mlive: Portage police release name of woman killed in shooting near I-94
  • WXMI: Woman killed in Portage shootout on I-94 identified
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    It's such a tragic loss for Naya's loved ones, and my heart goes out to them. One detail that’s be... ...Read More
    11/29/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the ripple effects of violence while following this case. Naya Reyn... ...Read More
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    I've been following Naya Reynolds' case, and I can't stop thinking about the impact her death has ha... ...Read More
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