She Was 8 Months Pregnant When She Was Shot And Killed In Front Of Her 4-Year-Old Daughter

Cincinnati Police Department; pictured above is a press release regarding Michelle’s death

“On Friday July 16th, 31-yr-old Michelle McDonald who was pregnant was murdered by 31-yr-Old Antonio Wilcox,” the Cincinnati Police Department said in a statement.

“Despite the efforts by CFD, CPD and UC Medical Staff, Michelle’s child, Aaliyah Marie McCoy passed away on Saturday.”

Twitter; pictured above is a statement from the Cincinnati Police Department regarding the passing of Michelle’s daughter

Speaking to WLWT Minnie Evans, Michelle’s aunt, said that her 4-year-old daughter saw her get shot.

“My mom is dead … and she kept pointing to her forehead, and she kept trying to wake her mom up but she wouldn’t get up,” Minnie explained.

“My mom is dead and pointed to her head. She witnessed that. She was there.”

“Michelle was loved by many and will always be remembered as someone who can be counted on,” her family wrote on a GoFundMe page.

“Michelle was a genuine, loyal, hardworking, giving, and caring person who was loved by many. She lived her life with respect and determination.”