A quiet night turned into a nightmare after 47-year-old Lamika Antionia Nottage was tragically shot and killed inside her own home, leaving her family and community in deep shock and grief. The heartbreaking incident has shaken loved ones, who are now struggling to come to terms with the sudden and senseless loss.
According to reports, the shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, near Wilton Street. Nottage was inside her bedroom at the time, sitting on her bed and holding a one-year-old child, when chaos erupted outside. What should have been a peaceful night at home quickly turned deadly.
Investigators say the violence began when a gunman chased another man through a nearby yard, firing multiple shots during the pursuit. In a tragic turn of events, several of those bullets struck Nottage’s home, piercing through the walls and entering her bedroom. One of the bullets hit her in the upper body while she was still holding the child.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving an anonymous call. When officers arrived, they found Nottage unresponsive. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind a devastated family. In what many are calling a miracle, the one-year-old child she was holding at the time was not injured.
Family members have described Nottage as a loving and devoted woman who cared deeply for those around her. Her life centered on her family, and she was known for her kindness and strong presence in the home. Reports also suggest that other young children were inside the house during the shooting, making the tragedy even more frightening.
The suspect involved in the shooting fled the area and has not yet been identified. Authorities believe the gunfire originated outside the residence, but the investigation is still ongoing as police work to piece together what happened. Meanwhile, Nottage’s loved ones are pleading for justice, hoping that answers will come soon and that those responsible will be held accountable.
