Pooh Johnson, 25, a trans woman of color, was shot and killed on Aug. 23 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the Human Rights Campaign, which reports deadly anti-trans violence, reports. "Johnson was an accomplished makeup artist under the name Titanizer," the HRC recounted. "Sadly, not much beyond this is publicly known about Johnson's life at this time." According to local law enforcement, Johnson "was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle shortly after 5:30 a.m." on Aug. 23, according to Gay City News. "Authorities pledged to determine whether Johnson's identity played a role in the fatal shooting, but police also appeared to misgender the victim," GCN added. "This epidemic of violence continues to take life after life and each senseless loss is devastating," said National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director Victoria Kirby York in a statement. "The trans and non-binary community needs support in this moment and they need protection," Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork #RIP ?️‍?❤️ (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Pooh Johnson / Facebook)

Pooh Johnson, 25, a trans woman of color, was shot and killed on Aug. 23 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the Human Rights Campaign, which reports deadly anti-trans violence, reports. "Johnson was an accomplished makeup artist under the name Titanizer," the HRC recounted. "Sadly, not much beyond this is publicly known about Johnson's life at this time." According to local law enforcement, Johnson "was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle shortly after 5:30 a.m." on Aug. 23, according to Gay City News. "Authorities pledged to determine whether Johnson's identity played a role in the fatal shooting, but police also appeared to misgender the victim," GCN added. "This epidemic of violence continues to take life after life and each senseless loss is devastating," said National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director Victoria Kirby York in a statement. "The trans and non-binary community needs support in this moment and they need protection," Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork #RIP ?️‍?❤️ (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Pooh Johnson / Facebook)