A'shoneya Tarashnik Rashayla Williams, age 21

Lost to gun violence on July 18, 2023 in Smithfield, Virginia.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo
• Facebook
• Obituary for A'shoneya Tarashnik Rashayla Williams at CROCKER FUNERAL HOME

News sources:

• Jul 20: Daily Press: Police in Smithfield are investigating a double homicide
• WAVY.com: Two people found dead at Smithfield apartment complex
• 13newsnow.com: 2 people found dead in Smithfield were shot to death, police say
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Kyonne D. Edwards, age 22

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Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Smithfield, VA - November 13, 2019
• Smithfield, VA - December 29, 2017
• Smithfield, VA - April 17, 2015
• Smithfield, VA - December 19, 2012
• Smithfield, VA - May 14, 1902