Transgender woman activist killed in Honduras

KIFI

Published October 20, 2022 6:00 PM

By MARLON GONZÁLEZ
Associated Press

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A transgender woman activist who had spent over two decades in the United States has been buried, after unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle shot her to death. Activist groups in Honduras said Thursday the killing of Melissa Núñez, 42, was another sign of how dangerous life is in Honduras for members of the LGTBQ community. Núñez was killed Tuesday in the town of Morocelí, in the eastern province of El Paraíso. Police say she had dropped some friends off and was leaving their house, talking on a cellphone, when she was gunned down.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.