Muhlaysia Booker facts for kids

Muhlaysia Booker (January 14, 1997 – May 18, 2019) was a 22 year old African American trans woman whose filmed assault in Dallas, Texas went viral on social media. She was later murdered the following month.

Attack

On April 12, 2019, Booker and a cousin went to see a fight in Royal Crest Apartments. Upon leaving, Booker backed into a car and tried to flee the scene. The driver got out of his car and held Booker at gunpoint until damages were paid. A crowd gathered around the altercation and Edward Thomas was offered $200 to assault Booker. Bystanders watched, videotaped, and yelled. The video was uploaded to social media and went viral. Booker had a concussion and fractured wrist. The Dallas mayor labeled it as "mob violence." On April 14, 2019, Edward Thomas was charged with aggravated assault and held without bond in Dallas County jail. The police stated that he wore an ankle monitor, placing him at the Royal Crest Apartments. He was eventually bonded at $75,000 at his court hearing and went back to jail on May 20.

After Booker's attack, supporters held a small rally. Booker spoke out about assault against the transgender community. Booker stated, "This time, it was me; the next time, it could be someone else close to you." Her cousin, Quanjasmine Baccus, said, "She was picked on because she is transgender."

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In Spanish: Muhlaysia Booker para niños