Teen Charged With Murdering Trans Woman Who Starred In Sundance Documentary

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By Malaika Jabali ·Updated April 28, 2023

After a deadly shooting last week in southwest Atlanta that killed Rasheeda Williams, also known as Koko Da Doll, a 17-year-old has been arrested.

Atlanta police say Jemarcus Jernigen turned himself in Wednesday after warrants were issued for his arrest, local affiliate FOX5 reports.

Jernigen faces charges that include murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Williams, a

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