Pregnant Black Mom of Two and Her Unborn Child Shot Dead While Sleeping
Summary
Shooting Her Georgia in her, Georgia: Shakiya Pridgen, a 23‑year‑old African American mother of two from DeKalb County, Georgia, was shot and killed in her apartment on Tuesday morning while pregnant. Shots were fired through the bedroom window just before 6 a.m., killing both Pridgen and her unborn child. Police responded to Peppertree Circle shortly after the shooting and later arrested 26‑year‑old Devin Anthony for murder, feticide, and aggravated assault with intent to murder.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shakiya Pridgen | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed unborn child | Unknown | Fatal |
| Devin Anthony | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Pregnant Black Mom of Two and Her Unborn Child Shot Dead While Sleeping