Kenyatta Madeline Woolridge, 37, was shot in New Orleans on January 23, 2012, and died of her injuries that day (some accounts say she died the next day; the official date of death is January 23, 2012). She was a mother to her son Willie A. Woolridge and the daughter of Dianne Harrington and the late Anthony Thomas; her stepfather Arthor Harrington is also named among her survivors. Funeral services were held at Star of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Harmony Street in New Orleans and she was buried at Providence Memorial Park in Metairie.

The shooting was investigated as a homicide. If anyone knew Kenyatta, saw something on January 23, 2012, or has information about the shooting, please come forward and share what can help bring answers.