Vigil held for 26-year-old transgender woman found dead

Vigil held for 26-year-old transgender woman found dead
Skye Mockabee was found dead early Saturday morning.
By Cleveland 19 Digital Team | August 1, 2016 at 9:55 PM EDT - Updated July 24 at 5:06 PM
Dozens gathered to remember Mockabee on Monday evening. (Source: WOIO)
Dozens gathered to remember Mockabee on Monday evening. (Source: WOIO)
Vigil (Source: WOIO)
Vigil (Source: WOIO)
(Source: WOIO)
(Source: WOIO)

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Cleveland police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old transgender woman. Shawn Mockabee, also known as Skye Mockabee, was found dead on July 30 at 8 a.m.

Officers responded to a call for a person lying in the parking lot of 4408 W. 130th street. Police say Mockabee was unresponsive and appeared to have suffered head trauma. She was pronounced dead on scene.

Family and friends held a vigil in her honor Monday night.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office has not yet released the cause of death. No motive has been released.

So far police have not made any arrests. If you have any information give police a call.

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