Makenzi Ridley Obituary – Death, Cause Of Death, Funeral: “Makenzi Ridley was shot outside an east Columbus recreation center Thursday night. She was taken to Mount Carmel East, where she later died.”
Friends and other affected people mourn the death of 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley, who was shot and killed at the Far East Community Center in Columbus on Thursday.
Ridley was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Ridley so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Makenzi Ridley
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Ridley.
Just 3 weeks ago, Makenzi Ridley walked across the graduation stage.
She was going to Wilberforce University in the fall with a goal of being an entrepreneur.
Instead, her family is now planning her funeral.
Read more about Makenzi here:— Bethany Bruner (@bethany_bruner) June 25, 2021
“(Makenzi) Ridley is the ninth person under the age of 18 to be killed this year and she is among 22 people under the age of 21 who have been victims of homicides in Columbus in 2021.”
— Tyler Buchanan (@Tylerjoelb) June 25, 2021
Young, full of life – with a bright future ahead. 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley was shot and killed outside of a Columbus rec center last night. A place where kids should be able to play, learn and grow, especially in the summer. pic.twitter.com/iJgJlU6DxH
— Jessi Starkey (@JessiStarkey) June 25, 2021
Mother of Makenzi Ridley stands next to Chief Elaine Bryant the day after the college-bound teen was killed. as public safety director Ned Pettus calls today “a dark day” for Columbus. pic.twitter.com/WrTQCzm4FM
— Jamie Ostroff, MLS (@TheJOstroff) June 25, 2021
Seneca Ridley holds a picture of her daughter, 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley, who was shot and killed outside a Rec Center last night. pic.twitter.com/0rC9QzN30B
— Lacey Crisp (@LaceyCrisp) June 25, 2021
“This is not a picture, this is a person. Her life was snuffed out. We have to love each other more,” said Makenzi Ridley’s uncle. pic.twitter.com/uDFzlYNPBz
— Lacey Crisp (@LaceyCrisp) June 25, 2021
The family of Makenzi Ridley tells her story- She had just graduated from high school and had many college offers.
— Ohio 24/7 Now (@ohio247now) June 25, 2021
#breakingnews we are with the family of 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley as they watch @MayorGinther address her shooting death last night in front of a city Rec center. Their reaction to the city’s plan to stop the violence tonight at 5/6 on @wsyx6 pic.twitter.com/hzTb2YkeeO
— STEVE LEVINE (@stevewsyx6) June 25, 2021
Mayor Ginther remembers Ridley with the statement “Makenzi is not the number, she is a beautiful and wonderful child of God who made an impact in every life she touched.”
— Ohio 24/7 Now (@ohio247now) June 25, 2021
Uncle Bryan Steward holds up picture of his niece Makenzi Ridley after she was shot and killed at the Far East Side Community Center while gathering with dozens of other kids. pic.twitter.com/SO9iQqhaeC
— Lisa Rantala (@rantalawsyx) June 25, 2021
Makenzi Ridley was gunned down near the Far East Community Center Thursday night. She was shot in the neck before dying at the hospital.
Police said she was gathered with a large group of young people at the time of the shooting. Many witnesses fled the scene.— Lu Ann Stoia (@stoiawsyx6) June 25, 2021
Families are growing more concerned this summer having to ask what is safe for their kids to do? The question comes after 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley was shot and killed outside of the Far East Community Center Thursday night.
— WSYX ABC 6 (@wsyx6) June 25, 2021
Two weeks after 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley graduated from high school, her grieving family is now planning her burial.
— WSYX ABC 6 (@wsyx6) June 25, 2021
Families are growing more concerned this summer having to ask what is safe for their kids to do? The question comes after 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley was shot and killed outside of the Far East Community Center Thursday night.
— FOX 28 Columbus (@fox28columbus) June 25, 2021
Two weeks after 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley graduated from high school, her grieving family is now planning her burial.
— FOX 28 Columbus (@fox28columbus) June 25, 2021
Makenzi Ridley was a 17yr old high school graduate and a business owner! She was someone’s daughter, someone’s sister, someone’s friend! Please someone say something, she deserves justice !!#LLM #MakBaby #Justice4Kenzi pic.twitter.com/DzXTUYCSvD
— nia🥀💕 (@melaaninn_) June 25, 2021
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