Vigil for murdered woman found in sleeping bag in Kips Bay

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Saturday, July 13, 2024
Vigil for murdered woman found in sleeping bag in Kips Bay
The Kips Bay community is set to mourn the death of 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams, who was found dead and stuffed in a sleeping bag on July 5th.

KIPS BAY (WABC) -- A heartbroken community is set to gather in Manhattan lon Saturday to remember a woman who was killed and stuffed into a sleeping bag.

A vigil is happening outside East 27th Street in Kips Bay where 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams was found dead on July 5th.

The medical examiner's office says Williams was shot in the head.

55-year-old Chad Irish has been charged in her death and remains in police custody.

Police say he's been in and out of state prison and has a long criminal background.

The vigil is set get under way at 7:30 p.m.

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