Second Trans Woman Of Color Shot In Detroit This Week

BY AJ TRAGER
DETROIT – A trans woman of color has sustained minor injuries after being shot Aug. 11 in Detroit.
A trans woman of color was hospitalized this morning after sustaining injuries in her hand after being attacked near the intersection of John R and Nevada around 3:50 a.m.
The 29-year-old victim was walking in the area when someone drove up and fired a shot from inside the vehicle striking her hand.
"We are extremely relieved that today's shooting did not result in fatality, still, we are incredibly concerned for the safety of trans women in the Detroit area. This is the second transgender woman that has been shot in three days. While we do not know whether this incident is related in any way to Amber's (Monroe) murder, we want to remind everyone to remain vigilant and look out for one another," Equality Michigan wrote on their Facebook page.
"We have a lot of work to do to improve the safety and well being for trans women in Detroit, and all of Michigan. Today, and every day, we call on our legislators to amend Michigan's hate crimes statute, the Michigan Ethnic Intimidation Act, to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Our communities are disproportionately at risk for violence based on hatred. It is time that our legislators recognize our humanity."
This is the second incident of violence against a Detroit trans woman this week. Amber Monroe, 20, was found murdered near Palmer Park on Aug. 8; the motive is yet to be clear.
If anyone has any information about either shooting, please report to Detroit Police Department's anonymous tip line at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or call Equality Michigan at 313-537-7000 x 114.
The Detroit Police Department's LGBT Liaison, Dani Woods, will host a community dialogue at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 in Palmer Park. The community chat will be centered around offering program assistance, spreading awareness, addressing concerns and answering questions.