Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Shai Vanderpump death by force case profile photo

Shai Vanderpump

Case from Trenton, NJ dated Jul 30, 2021

Victim Details

Shai Vanderpump

Female

Black / African American

Trenton

NJ

2021-07-30

23

Shai

Vanderpump

06/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of July 30, 2021, the life of a vibrant 23-year-old Black transgender woman, Shai Vanderpump, was tragically cut short in Trenton, New Jersey. Known as a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Vanderpump was discovered by police at a residence on Kelsey Avenue around 4:40 a.m., having sustained a gunshot wound to the face. She was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, but her injuries proved fatal, and she was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival.

Th ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Shai Vanderpump, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (12)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Latin Times: Man Nabbed For Shooting Black Trans Woman In The Face In Murder, Suspected Hate Crime
  • Law & Crime: New Jersey Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Shooting a Transgender Woman and 'Fierce LGBTQ Advocate' in the Face
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 10 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the discussion about Shai Vanderpump’s case and couldn’t hel... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
    Has anyone else been following the investigation into Shai Vanderpump’s tragic death? I’ve been ... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Shai Vanderpump

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Trenton, New-jersey

    Shemiah Davis death by force case in Trenton, NJ

    Shemiah Davis

    Death: Sep 25, 2021
    On a tragic Saturday evening in Trenton, New Jersey, the life of 15-year-old Shemiah Davis was cut s ...Read More
    Mary Mytovich death by force case in Trenton, NJ

    Mary Mytovich

    Death: Nov 10, 1938
    On a November night in 1938, 16-year-old Mary Myatovich was with her companion, 20-year-old Vincenzo z ...Read More
    SeQuoya Bacon-Jones death by force case in Trenton, NJ

    SeQuoya Bacon-Jones

    Death: Mar 25, 2022
    A beautiful spring evening tragically turned into a scene of unimaginable loss for the family of nin i ...Read More
    Shaela Johnson death by force case in Trenton, NJ

    Shaela Johnson

    Death: Nov 27, 2018
    In the fading daylight of a November afternoon, 19-year-old Shaela Johnson, a Black female, found he h ...Read More
    Connie Hayward death by force case in Trenton, NJ

    Connie Hayward

    Death: Apr 10, 1995
    Connie Hayward, a 27-year-old Black woman, tragically lost her life on April 10, 1995, in Trenton, N ...Read More
    Amber Dudley death by force case in Trenton, NJ

    Amber Dudley

    Death: Nov 30, 2016
    On the evening of November 30, 2016, a 27-year-old White female named Amber Dudley from Collingswood o ...Read More