The Community of Norfolk, Virginia are currently mourning the loss of 17 year old Amari Cooper. Amari passed away in a tragic shootout that occurred early Saturday morning while attending a Halloween party in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Before her passing she was excitedly preparing for her upcoming graduation from West Charlotte High School. However, Amari’s mother is preparing to bury her 17 year old daughter who also leaves behind her 2 year old child.
According to witnesses, Cooper and her sister arrived at the party when the shooting started. In an attempt to hide Cooper was shot and fell into a ditch. Her sister, assuming her sister was unconscious from the shock of the gunfire, tried to help, but her sister was already dying in her hands. She was rushed to the Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Amari’s passing had left family and loved ones devastated. The public are asking for justice urging anyone with any information to come up and share. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with the expenses for her funeral. As Charlotte police continue their investigation, the community is still grieving over the loss of such a young life.
