Abrielle Baldwin, 23, was killed on December 24, 2023, in Largo, Florida, after a family dispute that began during a Christmas shopping trip. The argument continued back at the grandmother’s house in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, where a 14-year-old brother, identified as Damarcus Coley, pulled a .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun and aimed it at his 15-year-old brother, Darcus Coley. Abrielle intervened while holding her 11-month-old son; Damarcus shot her through the arm and into her chest. She was taken to Largo Medical Center and pronounced dead from a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Darcus fired back and wounded Damarcus. Both brothers were hospitalized; Damarcus was expected to be released to a juvenile detention center and Darcus was treated at a mental health facility before transfer to detention. Charges include first-degree murder, child abuse, and minor in possession of a firearm against Damarcus Coley, and attempted first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence against Darcus Coley. A vigil was held and the family has launched a GoFundMe to help care for Abrielle’s two sons.

Is there anyone who knew Abrielle or her family who can share details about her life or the days leading up to December 24?