On a spring evening in Petersburg, Virginia, the life of 19-year-old Shaakira Aziza Zakiya Ross was tragically cut short. Known to her loved ones as 'Kira,' she was a recent graduate of Maggie L. Walker Governor's School with aspirations of becoming a nurse. Remembered for her witty personality and radiant smile, Shaakira was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend.
On May 4, 2015, Shaakira was found shot in a car in the 100 block of St. Marks Street. She was rushed to Southside Regional M
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