A trans woman was murdered by gunfire outside of a New Orleans shopping centre on Sunday evening.

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Chyna Gibson, who also performed as Chyna Doll Dupree, was reportedly shot multiple times outside the Bella Plaza mall at around 8:30pm.

Gibson’s niece told media that she was a “very loving person” and “she didn’t do nothing to nobody.”

Tributes are flowing for Gibson on social media, from fellow performers, trans people and friends and allies throughout the community.

RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Trinity K Bonet, who was a friend of Gibson, has joined in the homage to the entertainer on Instagram.

Someone decided to shoot my sister 7 times tonight in neworleans…..killed her..an left her there..5TH TRANSWOMEN MURDER THIS YEAR..god i ask that you take my sister in with you..an watch over all my friends,family an fans…i love yall… tomorrow is not promised…im so hurt…Rip chyna gibson…say her name…speak for justice…. #translivematter #babygirl

A post shared by Trinity k Bonet (@trinitykbonet) on Feb 25, 2017 at 11:53pm PST

Ms Gibson is believed to be the fifth transgender woman who has been murdered in the US this year, following the death of Keke Collier in Chicago on Tuesday.

OIP Staff