Elizabeth Thompkins, age 23

Lost to gun violence on July 3, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York.

Elizabeth was killed by her boyfriend, who then killed himself. The couple had three children.

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  • Nickname:
    1 LiZZY♥️
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 She had a smile that could light up a room...she was kind
    1 gentle
    1 a loving care-giver and had a great sense of humor.
  • Occupation:
    1 going on interviews
    1 She was looking for work
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    1 now that her children were taken care of during the day.
    1 She had chose a college to get a GED and college credits at the same time
  • Comments:
    1 Miss you lizzy my childhood friend♥️ til we meet again keep shining
    1 Lizzy I have your picture saved on my phone. I wish this never happened.

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