Ra’Lasia Jaquil Wright dies in fatal Minneapolis shooting
Fatal Minneapolis shooting death of Ra’Lasia Jaquil Wright, 25 – Obituary
Ra’Lasia Jaquil Wright, 25, from New Hope, was tragically shot and killed in Minneapolis over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, her body was discovered in the 3300 block of 10th Avenue South, where she had been left outside.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner confirmed that she had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. Family members had not heard from Wright since Saturday night and tracked her cellphone’s location, which led authorities to the scene. Despite efforts to revive her, she was found unresponsive by officers at around 12:30 p.m. that Sunday.
No arrests have been made in connection with her death, and police are seeking information from the public. Anyone with tips is encouraged to contact authorities or CrimeStoppers. This marks the 73rd homicide in Minneapolis this year, an increase compared to 66 at the same point last year.