Raven Dione Dowd was an 18-year-old from Paris, Texas who died from a shooting on March 12, 2016. She was born October 1, 1997, to Samuel Dowd and Stephanie Ridley-Dowd. Raven was a member of the Hospitality Church of God in Christ and a Paris High School cheerleader who was due to graduate with the class of 2016.

Her death was described as a senseless act of violence that prompted an outpouring of grief and community support. Information about arrests, suspects, or specific legal proceedings is not provided. Raven’s family and friends continue to honor her memory and call for an end to violence.

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