On Jan. 17, Donte D. Shannon was shot and killed by Racine police officers in the 1400 block of Park Avenue after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and brandishing a handgun.

Shannon was class president her junior and senior years at Southwest High School in Miami. In the top 3% of her class, she played soccer, ran cross country and was captain of the debate team.

Shannon Amos’ full message on Instagram is below. I am without words… Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st.