"Sanchez-McCray was deeply embedded in her community, both in Virginia and North Carolina. She was an active figure in drag performance, a former titleholder in drag pageants, and a promoter who also supported LGBTQ+ businesses and organised outreach efforts."
"Beyond her performance work, she was an advocate who spoke out against racism within LGBTQ+ spaces and regularly used her platform to uplift others and share critical community resources."
"Friends, family, and community members have paid tribute to her life and impact, remembering her generosity, resilience, and commitment to creating change."
Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray, a 42-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot and killed in Petersburg, Virginia. Police found her with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home. She is recognized as the first known trans person to die from violence in the US in 2026. Sanchez-McCray was a prominent figure in her community, known for her drag performances and advocacy against racism in LGBTQ+ spaces. Friends and family remember her for her generosity and commitment to uplifting others. A funeral service is scheduled for March 27 in Petersburg.
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