# Mother Shot While Buying Slushies | Dallas News

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Podcast: [Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461827)
Published: 2026-07-05T20:00:15+00:00
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A heartbreaking tragedy struck Ferguson, Missouri, when 35-year-old mother Shakeela Martin was fatally shot outside a gas station while buying slushies for her two young children — moments before she was set to move her family into a new home. Police believe she was an innocent bystander caught in an escalating altercation that spilled from a convenience store into the parking lot, leaving her children unharmed but traumatized and an adult male critically injured. With no arrests yet, authorities are urgently seeking witnesses. Martin, described as a devoted mom whose children were her whole world, leaves behind five kids and a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs — as she had no life insurance. Her final act? Preparing for a fresh start — making this ordinary evening all the more devastating. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/32ed73f016f28f74

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