NCAVP mourns the death of 28-year-old Nina Pop in Sikeston, Missouri

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NCAVP mourns the death of  Nina Pop, a 28-year-old Black transgender woman whose life was tragically lost to violence in Sikeston, Missouri on May 3, 2020. Currently under police investigation, Nina was found dead in her apartment with injuries from an apparent assault.

In local reports, Nina’s friend,  Emory McCauley mourns, “She was always happy and we try not to take that personally, but it hits home a little bit.” On her Facebook page, friends remember her, “everyone knew and loved you.”

Local police are continuing this investigation and seeking motive for potential hate crime charges.

We know it can be hard to read these reports of violence against our communities. If you need support in these difficult times, you can always reach out to your local NCAVP member. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, you can reach our free bilngual national hotline at 212-714-1141 or report online for support.

NCAVP works to prevent, respond to, and end all forms of violence against and within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV-affected communities. NCAVP is a national coalition of local member programs and affiliate organizations who create systemic and social change. NCAVP is a program of the New York City Anti-Violence Project.