United StatesA Missouri mother of five, Shakeela Martin, 35, was fatally shot while purchasing slushies with two of her children at a BP gas station in Ferguson. The incident occurred during an altercation that started inside the store and escalated into the parking lot. Martin was described as an innocent bystander who was struck by gunfire as she walked back to her car with her children. An adult man was also injured and hospitalized, though his involvement in the altercation is unknown. Martin’s family reported she was preparing to move into a new home and had planned the outing as a celebration. Authorities have not yet identified the suspect, and the investigation continues.
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