‘She was a peacemaker;’ Family of 12-year-old shot, killed in bed holds memorial service

The family of a 12-year-old girl who was shot and killed while sleeping in her bed gathered for her memorial service on Saturday.

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As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, Isabellas A’more-Carlos was killed after two men shot at the house next door in the 30 block of West Fairview Avenue just after midnight on Aug. 23.

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Family members said Isabellas was a ray of sunshine and they are holding onto their memories with her.

“Her beauty lit up every room she walked in and her smile. That is one thing I will always hold close to me,” Isbaellas’ stepmother, Renee Gregory, said.

Gregory said she is holding onto the good times she shared with her stepdaughter.

“Dancing with her she was so goofy she was a beautiful bright soul,” Gregory said.

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