Mourners release balloons in honor of slain Guyanese influencer Teisha Brewley

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Mourners release balloons in honor of slain Guyanese influencer Teisha Brewley

Mourners gathered to remember Teisha Brewley, who was originally from Guyana and danced at Allure Atlanta as Tavi Baddie. Brewley was shot and killed while taking Uber in Buckhead.

Bella Lytle (center) gets emotional during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A woman gets emotional while she speaks during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Attendees release balloons during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to honor Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People pay their respects during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Indiana Bennett (center) gets emotional during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People take turns telling stories about Teisha Brewley during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A candle arrangement sits on the side of the road during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People get emotional during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Megan, a friend of Teisha Brewley, cries during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Women arrange candles during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A woman arranges candles during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Women arrange candles during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Bella Lytle (center) gets emotional during a memorial event on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for Teisha Brewley, the victim of a shooting, in Atlanta, Georgia. Friends and colleagues of Brewley, known by many as “Tavi Baddie,” paid their respects, shared stories of Brewley’s life and released balloons in her honor at the event. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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