Tahiry Broom, a 29-year-old Black transgender woman, was found shot and killed on February 9 in Southfield, Michigan. She was meeting Robert Ridges III, whom she contacted through a sex advertisement. After an argument, Ridges allegedly shot Broom before being arrested at a casino later that day, facing charges of second-degree murder and firearm possession. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized the need for justice in the case, while Broom's aunt launched a GoFundMe to assist with memorial expenses to honor her memory.
Tahiry Broom, a 29-year-old Black transgender woman, was tragically shot to death near Detroit after an encounter that escalated into violence.
Ridges had placed 33 calls to sex workers the morning of February 9. Most were Black women, including trans women, reflecting the high risks they face.
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