Neshante Alesha Davis, age 26

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Lost to gun violence on February 2, 2016 in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Davis and her 2-year-old daughter were shot dead in a parking lot.

Photo sources:

• NBC4 Washington: 'Who Can Shoot a Child?' Teacher, Toddler Killed in Md.
• Feb 15: Help Change The World. The Future Of The County Is Now.: Funeral held for PGCPS Teacher, young daughter in Prince George’s

News sources:

• WJLA: Mother, toddler killed in shooting in Fort Washington
• WTOP: Double homicide under investigation in Fort Washington
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Chloe Nichole Davis-Green, age 2

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