Family members of Jazreanna Sheppard, South Boston girl stabbed close to Widespread, search justice and help from the neighborhood

Household and mates of Jazreanna Sheppard of South Boston, who in July was stabbed and later died from her accidents, are asking for neighborhood help to assist cowl the price of a funeral service.

“Jazreanna was an exquisite sister, mom, and good friend, who touched the lives of these round her. She leaves behind her 2 yr previous beloved son Zaraji,” they wrote on a GoFundMe web page. “We need to give Jaz the memorial she deserves to honor her reminiscence and say our final goodbyes.”

Sheppard, 21, was stabbed close to the Boston Widespread on July 20 and brought to a neighborhood hospital, the place she died from her accidents. 

The household famous on the GoFundMe web page that they determined to donate Sheppard’s organs after her dying to save lots of others’ lives. 

Sheppard’s family members have additionally circulated a Fb publish demanding that the local people not ignore her killing.

“The continued violence in Boston…must be stopped,” the publish reads. “Your complete metropolis ought to rise up and combat for the life and dying of Jazreanna Sheppard.”

“We ask that her killing be publicized and investigated to the fullest extent,” the publish continues. “Jazreanna deserves an uproar of concern, a rally of individuals, and protests for the wrongdoing she has suffered.”

Boston police are investigating Sheppard’s dying and urge anybody with data associated to the incident to name them at 617-343-4470. Neighborhood members may submit nameless suggestions by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the phrase “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Group (NTT) gives 24/7, free, non-public help to neighborhood members searching for emotional help or just needing to speak to somebody about distressing occasions in our neighborhood at 617-431-0125.