Tonya Michelle Carter, age 50

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Lost to gun violence on February 18, 2023 in Columbus, Georgia.

Tonya died on March 4th, 2023.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo
• Obituary for Mrs. Tonya Michelle Carter | T. V. Williams Funeral Home

News sources:

• Mar 6: https://www.wtvm.com: Family of triple homicide seeks justice; Columbus police responds
• Feb 19: https://www.wtvm.com: UPDATE: Third victim dies from injuries in Motel 6 shooting in Columbus
• NewsBreak: Woman wounded during motel double-homicide dies in Columbus hospital, coroner says - NewsBreak

Also killed were:

• Michael Rochnet Carter Jr., age 19
• Michael Rochnet Carter Sr., age 54

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