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Koko Da Doll, a transgender actress who starred in a film about the lives of trans sex workers, was shot to death in Philadelphia. The film, "Happy Birthday, Marsha!", was a tribute to Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender activist who played a key role in the Stonewall uprising. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and no arrests have been made.
Koko Da Doll, a transgender woman featured in the documentary "Kokomo City," was fatally shot in Atlanta this week. The shooting marks the third fatal shooting of a transgender woman in the city since the beginning of the year. The police department said there's no evidence so far to suggest the victims were targeted because of their gender. The documentary's director, D. Smith, said the killing was difficult for her to process. "Kokomo City" received three major accolades during its January premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Koko Da Doll, the star of the Sundance hit documentary Kokomo City, was found murdered in Atlanta on Tuesday. She was 35. Koko was one of the four stars of Kokomo City, along with fellow Black trans women Dominique Silver, Liyah Mitchell, and Daniella Carter. Koko’s death is one of three violent incidents involving transgender women in Atlanta within the past month.
Koko Da Doll, a prominent transgender woman featured in the award-winning documentary "Kokomo City," was found fatally shot in Atlanta at the age of 35. The film presents a raw depiction of the lives of four Black trans sex workers living in Atlanta and New York City. Following the film's Sundance premiere, Koko shared a message of thanks to the director and associate producer for giving her the opportunity to share her story. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year.