In the early summer of 2017, the life of a vibrant and entrepreneurial young woman, Kanasha Shanae Thomas, was tragically cut short. On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the 21-year-old female was fatally wounded in a double shooting in her hometown of Flint, Michigan. Another male victim was also critically injured in the incident, which unfolded on the city's north side.
Thomas was rushed to Hurley Medical Center, but succumbed to her injuries.
Kanasha, a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School's class of 2014, was remembered as a spirited individual who was actively involved in her school community. She had been a Majorette Captain in the band and a member of the dance team. A doting mother to her young son, Kaison, she was also a talented hairstylist and makeup artist with her own business, known for her bright smile that could light up a room.
In the wake of her death, family and friends gathered to celebrate her life and mourn her untimely passing. Her funeral services were held at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, and she was laid to rest in Gracelawn Community Cemetery.
Despite the public nature of her death and the impact on her community, details regarding the investigation have remained scarce in online sources. Information concerning any motive, potential suspects, or arrests in connection with the shooting that ended the life of Kanasha Shanae Thomas has not been made publicly available. The case, as far as can be determined from accessible online records, remains unresolved, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved the young mother.
