Kee Sam, a 24-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot and critically wounded in a Lafayette, Louisiana hotel on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Emergency responders provided first aid and transported her to a local hospital, where she died the following day.

Police investigation identified a juvenile suspect; initial reports did not name the person because of their age. The suspect was later identified as Kennon Milstead, who was a teenager at the time of the shooting and was arrested in connection with Sam’s death. Court proceedings in the matter extended well beyond the homicide itself.

If anyone knew Kee Sam, was in that area on August 12, 2020, or has information about the events that afternoon, please come forward to assist the investigation.