Sophie Lee
Age 2711 Sep 2026
Baltimore, Maryland (USA)
Shot
Sophie was pronounced dead after being found with gunshot wounds. Her purse was found two blocks away, suggesting that she may have been robbed.
On Friday, September 11, 2026, a 27 year old Black trans woman was found dying from multiple gunshot wounds in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore. Her name was Sophie Lee. Sources said she had been shot in a nearby alley and was found lying in the middle of the intersection, with her purse discovered two blocks away.
Sophie Lee was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She studied at the Baltimore School of the Arts. She identified as a Black trans woman and “girl who likes girls” on her socials.
Sophie have ties to The Royal Houses of Gabbanna, Voltaire, Pink Lady, and the House of Champions (House of Balenciaga). This spring, she was named Best New Overall Mother, an honor she was very proud of. Her feed is full of back and forth comments with members of her communities, celebrating life milestones as well as ballroom performances.
Sophie was an advocate, resisting erasure of trans women by the lesbian community. She posted about listening to Sade and her appreciation of music from the 70’s and 80’s. She enjoyed dancing and spoke with joy about Black Pride events.
Iya Damons CEO of Baltimore Safe Haven said “Sophie was more than what happened to her. She was a person. She was loved. She mattered. She deserved the opportunity to live, grow, laugh, love, and simply exist safely as herself. We are coming together to honor Sophie’s life, mourn her loss, and surround those who loved her with community.
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