The Brief
- Akeela Clarke, a 19-year-old aspiring nurse, was tragically shot and killed by a coworker in her Covington home.
- Her family and friends are honoring her memory with nightly balloon releases, celebrating her life and dreams.
- Akeela was known for her generosity and how she cared so deeply for others.
- Danielle Roddy, who considered Akeela a daughter, is advocating for gun violence awareness in the community.
- A GoFundMe has been set up to assist the family with funeral expenses. The shooter has been confirmed deceased by authorities.
COVINGTON, Ga. – A Covington family is heartbroken after their daughter was shot and killed inside their home by her coworker on Friday.
What we know:
On Sunday, they wanted to celebrate her spirit. They started a series of 19 balloon releases: one for each year of Akeela Clarke’s life.…