With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we mourn the tragic and untimely passing of Jerkera Battle, age 22, who lost her life to senseless violence in the early hours of Tuesday, [insert date], in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we mourn the tragic and untimely passing of Jerkera Battle, age 22, who lost her life to senseless violence in the early hours of Tuesday, [insert date], in Allentown, Pennsylvania. According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, Jerkera died from a gunshot wound to the head. Her death has been ruled a homicide.

Jerkera was a cherished member of her community, whose life was full of potential and promise. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends during this devastating time and ask that they be afforded privacy as they grieve this unimaginable loss.