At vigil for Tonya Wilkerson-Sullivan, a big turnout by local motorcycle clubs. She was the president of her club. pic.twitter.com/4eEB7p8dgT
— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) November 1, 2015At vigil for Tonya Wilkerson-Sullivan, a memorial on the steps of her home includes her motorcycle club jacket. pic.twitter.com/PPGD6zd0Ho
— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) November 1, 2015Vigil for domestic violence victim Tonya Wilkerson-Sullivan begins with singing of "I'm going to let it shine." pic.twitter.com/SAQzTDkMIA
— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) November 1, 2015
WASHINGTON — A vigil was held on Sunday night in honor of 35-year-old Tonya Wilkerson-Sullivan. Police say she was shot and killed last month by her husband, 37-year-old Antoine Elvin Sullivan, who then turned the gun on himself at their Upper Marlboro home.
Friends and family members gathered to remember the 35-year-old mother of four, but to also talk about the issue of domestic violence. Olivia Franklin, friend and neighbor of Wilkerson-Sullivan, says she hopes her friend’s death will encourage others to speak up.
Prince George’s County, Maryland leads the state with the most reported cases of domestic violence.
“Our goal — what Tonya would have wanted — was to promote awareness to domestic violence for every man and woman,” said Priscilla Merritt, a friend. “Speak up, say something.”
Tonya’s godfather also had a message for those attending the vigil: “Domestic violence — don’t touch, walk away.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Wilkerson-Sullivan’s children. Click here to learn more.
