AT LEAST 23 Transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed and it's only July.
(It is very common that these stories go unreported or misreported, so the number could be much higher)
(It is very common that these stories go unreported or misreported, so the number could be much higher)
1. Dustin Parker, 25 was shot multiple times while driving a taxi.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/transgender-community-activist-shot-killed-oklahoma-police/story?id=68057714
https://abcnews.go.com/US/transgender-community-activist-shot-killed-oklahoma-police/story?id=68057714
2. Neulisa Luciano Ruiz was murdered after using the women's restroom
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/transgender-woman-killed-puerto-rico-after-using-women-s-bathroom-n1142661
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/transgender-woman-killed-puerto-rico-after-using-women-s-bathroom-n1142661
3. Yampi Méndez Arocho
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-yampi-mendez-arocho-killed-transgender-puerto-rico-moca-20200311-wi3m45mqg5eezmbsswoimpez6q-story.html
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-yampi-mendez-arocho-killed-transgender-puerto-rico-moca-20200311-wi3m45mqg5eezmbsswoimpez6q-story.html
4. Monika Diamond
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/03/trans-woman-brutally-gunned-front-police-receiving-treatment-ambulance/
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/03/trans-woman-brutally-gunned-front-police-receiving-treatment-ambulance/
6.Johanna Metzger
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/04/17/transgender-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-baltimore/
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/04/17/transgender-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-baltimore/
7. Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-women-killed-puerto-rico-serena-angelique-velazquez-ramos-layla-pelaez-sanchez-men-detained/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-women-killed-puerto-rico-serena-angelique-velazquez-ramos-layla-pelaez-sanchez-men-detained/
8. Layla Pelaez Sánchez, killed alongside Serena.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-women-killed-puerto-rico-serena-angelique-velazquez-ramos-layla-pelaez-sanchez-men-detained/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-women-killed-puerto-rico-serena-angelique-velazquez-ramos-layla-pelaez-sanchez-men-detained/
9. Penélope Díaz Ramírez
I couldn't find a picture. https://www.advocate.com/crime/2020/4/28/trans-woman-murdered-puerto-rico-third-month
I couldn't find a picture. https://www.advocate.com/crime/2020/4/28/trans-woman-murdered-puerto-rico-third-month
10. Nina Pop
https://www.theroot.com/suspect-arrested-in-killing-of-missouri-trans-woman-nin-1843517330
https://www.theroot.com/suspect-arrested-in-killing-of-missouri-trans-woman-nin-1843517330
11. Helle Jae O’Regan
https://www.advocate.com/crime/2020/5/11/trans-woman-murdered-attack-san-antonio-barbershop
https://www.advocate.com/crime/2020/5/11/trans-woman-murdered-attack-san-antonio-barbershop
12. Tony McDade
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/attorney-for-tony-mcdade-sues-state-attorney-jack-campbell-to-get-body-cam-videos-released
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/attorney-for-tony-mcdade-sues-state-attorney-jack-campbell-to-get-body-cam-videos-released
13. Dominique “Rem'mie” Fells
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dominique-fells-murder-arrest-warrant-issued-for-heartless-and-cruel-slaying-philadelphia-black-transgender-woman/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dominique-fells-murder-arrest-warrant-issued-for-heartless-and-cruel-slaying-philadelphia-black-transgender-woman/
14. Riah Milton
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/06/27/third-suspect-arrested-riah-milton-homicide-case/3269546001/
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/06/27/third-suspect-arrested-riah-milton-homicide-case/3269546001/
15. Jayne Thompson
https://www.them.us/story/colorado-trans-woman-killed-by-police-was-misgendered-by-local-media
https://www.them.us/story/colorado-trans-woman-killed-by-police-was-misgendered-by-local-media
16. Selena Reyes-Hernandez
https://www.out.com/transgender/2020/6/18/selena-reyes-hernandez-trans-woman-violently-killed-makes-number-17
https://www.out.com/transgender/2020/6/18/selena-reyes-hernandez-trans-woman-violently-killed-makes-number-17
17. Brayla Stone
https://www.out.com/transgender/2020/6/29/brayla-stone-17-year-old-black-trans-woman-killed-hit
https://www.out.com/transgender/2020/6/29/brayla-stone-17-year-old-black-trans-woman-killed-hit
18. Merci Mack
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/01/transgender-woman-killed-dallas-18th-murder-2020/5361175002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/01/transgender-woman-killed-dallas-18th-murder-2020/5361175002/
19. Shaki Peters
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/2-trans-women-killed-near-amite-within-a-week-advocates-say/ar-BB16l31t
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/2-trans-women-killed-near-amite-within-a-week-advocates-say/ar-BB16l31t
20. Bree Black
https://people.com/crime/transgender-woman-killed-florida-spotlights-rampant-violence/
https://people.com/crime/transgender-woman-killed-florida-spotlights-rampant-violence/