"Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray was an active figure in the drag and pageant scenes in both Virginia and North Carolina, winning Miss Mayflower EOY in 2015 and Miss Charlotte FFI-at-Large in 2020."
"According to PGH Lesbian Correspondents, which tracks the violent deaths of trans people in the U.S. and honors victims, her most recent social media posts described her struggle with depression, but also expressed concern about a recent stabbing in the area."
Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray, a 42-year-old activist and performer, was shot and killed in Petersburg, Virginia, on March 13. Local news outlets misgendered her in initial reports. Police found her with gunshot wounds at a residence and she died at the scene. Family and friends later identified her on social media. Her recent posts indicated struggles with depression and concern over local violence. Sanchez-McCray was active in the drag and pageant scenes, winning multiple titles and running a catering business and pageant company.
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