Atlanta Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with the murder of Black transgender woman Rasheed Williams, who was featured in the upcoming Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City". Jermarcus Jernigan is being charged as an adult with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Williams, 35, was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta on April 18, sparking outrage in the transgender community and calls for justice for her and other transgender victims of violence.
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The 2023 Sundance Film Festival has announced the death of Rasheeda Williams, also known as Koko Da Doll. Williams was featured in the documentary "Kokomo City" which premiered at the festival this year. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year, including Williams' death, and the Sundance Film Festival released a statement expressing their sadness. The APD is asking anyone with information about Williams' death to contact them and is encouraging the public to be aware of the violence transgender women face and to take action to help prevent it.