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Izabella Coleman

Age 5

Detroit, Michigan

She saw the positive in everyone

She loved purple flowers and doing hair. She collected rocks and had hopes of helping the homeless. Facebook posts described a girl with a big heart who saw the positive in everyone.

Her mother, Dejiza, was just 17 when she was born. Her daughter was a “star from the moment [she] opened [her] eyes,” she wrote.

On Sept. 13, 2018, a man entered the home in Detroit, Michigan, where Izabella Coleman, 5, and Dejiza were sleeping. Dejiza was shot 16 times; Izabella was shot in the head and taken to Sinai Grace Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

By Holly Kauck · Age 17
Meet the Reporters

More than 40 community volunteers

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Kenwon Parker

A wide receiver, almost sweet sixteen

Jayvone J. Shackelford-Bishop

Friends together like Lilo & Stitch

Dontae Rodruis Drew

Always told mom he loved her

DaVonte Friedman

A bullet blocked his community activism

Yudjy Farly Cherubin

Youth deacon never will preach again

Caleb Logan Butts

Teen’s death left teachers, classmates heartbroken

Karlonzo A. Taylor

Teen dreamed of becoming a veterinarian

Erin Carey

Dreamer, football player, mentor, tragic death

Jaraius Terrell Gilbert Jr

Community helper, passionate athlete, American tragedy

Antonio Malik Douglas

Mom issues plea: End gun violence

Dorian Damiquez Harris

Joyful boy loved to smile, laugh

Sandra Parks

Her dream, deferred. Her life, gone.

JeQuan M. Strozier

Basketball court dedicated to former player

Tihami Ayaz

Active light in community flickered out

Alexa Denice Montez

Her father’s “greatest gift,” he said

Isaiah Starry

Active life. Lively community. Broken bonds.

Alaina Joann Petty

Remained selfless until her last breath

Aric Whaley

He helped his neighbors shovel snow

Zachary Anthony Segura

One heart stopped. Another one begins.