Nadiya Dayana Elise Perkins dies in fatal Huntsville apartment shooting
Fatal Huntsville apartment shooting death of Nadiya Dayana Elise Perkins – Obituary
Nadiya Dayana Elise Perkins, 19, was found fatally shot Wednesday morning at the Candlewood Apartments off Julia Street in Huntsville, Alabama. She was a freshman at Alabama A&M University studying criminal justice and was described by family and the university as a student full of promise and purpose.
Huntsville police responded to reports of gunfire around 9 a.m. and discovered Perkins inside one of the apartments after being directed to the location by bystanders. Madison County Coroner Tyler Berryhill confirmed her death as a homicide.
Authorities have not yet identified any suspects and the investigation is ongoing. Family members are leaning on faith and each other as they cope with the sudden loss, and Alabama A&M University plans to honor her memory with a campus memorial service later this year.