Shakiyla Young, age 23

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Lost to gun violence on July 20, 2015 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    7 POOHNA
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  • Number of children:
    5 1
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  • Personality:
    8 SWEET
    5 LOVING
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  • Occupation:
    4 Student
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  • Workplace:
    4 Wing Stop
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  • Schools attended:
    3 Ethel Lyle Aca. , Thurgood Marshall, Scullin Elem., Patricia Stevens Academy
    4 Imagine
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  • Comments:
    3 loving mother,daughter,granddaughter,and friend
    1 Best Niece ever.
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