In the past week, it has come to light that two more trans individuals have been killed. Kee Sam, a 24-year-old Black trans woman, was shot in a hotel in Lafayette, Louisiana on 12 August.
She was later transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically passed away the next day due to the severity of her injuries.
She was mourned by loved ones on her Instagram, with comments including “cousin I will miss you… I’m way in Cali but you know you in my heart forever babes,” and “#LongLiveKeeSam.” The investigation is still ongoing, but a 16-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting.
Tori Cooper, HRC Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative, said in a statement: “We know that Black trans women are