Tara Correa-McMullen Killer Charged
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James Joyner @ Gone Hollywood | Thursday, March 2, 2006 |
A gang member has been charged with killing an actress who played a gang member on television.
A suspected gang member was charged Wednesday with fatally shooting teen actress Tara Correa-McMullen, who portrayed a former gang member on the TV show “Judging Amy.”
Damien Watts, 20, who already was in custody on a separate shooting case, was charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison, according to the district attorney’s office. Prosecutors said Watts fired at a group of people outside an Inglewood apartment complex Oct. 21, killing the 16-year-old actress and injuring two men who were with her. Authorities say a second, yet-to-be identified suspect also opened fire. They believe the shooting was gang-related.
Correa-McMullen, whose real name was Shalvah McMullen, appeared in the movie “Rebound” and had a recurring role on “Judging Amy” as a former gang member named Graciela.
If this weren’t so sad, it would be ironic.
More on McMullen’s brief career at IMDB.
The photo belows with Martin Lawrence from her only movie, 2005’s “Rebound” and from “Chasing Amy” seem to be the only widely available images.
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I feel so sorry for what happened to her, its a real hard loss for someone so young. May the peace of the Lord be with her always and rest in peace. We will miss her, but will never be forgotten. God Bless, good bye Tara, we love you.
she was a beautiful young lady and may she rest in peace!!!!!! its just so hard to see someone that young loose their lives like the way she did!!!! MY PRAYERS GOES TO THE FAMILY!!!! she’s in a better place looking over her family and friends!!! MAY SHE REST IN PEACE!!!! my deepest sympathy!!
Time of Sorrow
Life here on this earth is not meant to last,
So, you see there was a reason Tara had to pass.
Seek God in your time of sorrow.
He will bring peace to your heart tomorrow.
So, dry your eyes and wipe away your tear,
Know that our Lord Jesus is always near.
Written by V. Champion
Douglasville, GA
The brief moment I was able to enjoy her talent will be treasured. May God bless her soul & give her family peace!
i dont under stand why someone would kill her i loved her n her acting she was pretty smart i hope her killer dies in hell
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This was a beautiful young lady who was very open and compassionate, and at times was faced with extreme conflict by being at the wrong place at the wrong times, she was a good friend and will severly be missed and will always remain in prayers.