Pregnant Gulfport teen and her unborn baby killed in shooting, deputy coroner says
A Gulfport teen who had just found out she was about to have a baby boy died Sunday in the latest homicide reported in the city, Harrison County Deputy Coroner Whitney Valles said.
JaKamori “Kamori” Lake, 16, died of a single gunshot wound to the head shortly after she was brought by personal vehicle to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, Valles said.
Valles said that someone arrived at the hospital with Lake at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, and she was pronounced dead at 1:32 p.m.
“She was pregnant, but we are not sure how far along she was,” Valles said.
Police said in a press release Monday she was three and a half months pregnant
The shooting occurred at the Gables Apartments, where Lake lived. The apartment complex is in the 4000 block of 32nd Street.
The events leading up to the shooting are not immediately known, but Gulfport police are investigating.
“Honestly, there aren’t a lot of details,” Valles said. “Somebody pulled into the ambulance bay and dropped her off. Police are questioning some people.”
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help with funeral expenses.
Kamori is the third teenager to die Sunday from gun violence on the Coast. Two Hancock High students were killed just after midnight Sunday in a mass shooting at an after-prom party in Bay St. Louis.
To report information, call the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959.
This story was originally published May 1, 2023 at 11:38 AM.
