GoFundMe set up for Baton Rouge mother killed in shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A GoFundMe has been created to help with the funeral expenses of a mother in Baton Rouge who was killed.
Elissia Thomas, 31, was shot and killed in the 12100 block of Gerald Drive on Sunday, May 18. Police identified Casey Warren, 37, as the suspect. Warren later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an unrelated crash.
Thomas' family started the fundraiser and said proceeds would directly benefit burial costs and provide stability, care, and a future for her three young daughters.
As of Tuesday, May 27, donations have totaled just over $4,000. Donate here.
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