Carmen Renee Hughes, 46, died on March 27, 2020, in Kalamazoo. Born May 28, 1973, she grew up in Kalamazoo, attended Kalamazoo public schools, and graduated from Plainwell High School. She worked as a bus driver for Kalamazoo Schools and as a Certified Nursing Assistant in local nursing homes.

Her death occurred in a family setting. Her 25-year-old son, Shaquwan Allen Hughes, was identified as responsible for the shooting. Authorities determined the shooting was accidental and that he was under the influence of drugs at the time. He pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm while under the influence and received a six-month jail term followed by two years of probation.

Are there readers who knew Carmen or have information about the circumstances surrounding that day?