Family of Portland shooting victim speaks out against domestic violence

Laquonda Fuller-Hudson was a mother of two

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Laquonda Fuller-Hudson was 31 when she was shot and killed last Thursday at a Hazelwood apartment, according to Portland police.

Her family tells KOIN 6 they are devastated and have a long journey ahead, but Fuller-Hudson's memory will live on through her two children.

“He was a star. She was my star,” said Fuller-Hudson’s mother, Lafonda Grant. “I’m going to miss my baby. But I have my grandchildren and I will hold them and talk to them and watch her videos and look at her picture so they can hear her and remember her.

Portland police say Fuller-Hudson was found dead from a gunshot wound in an apartment on SE 146th Avenue on the night of May 23. The suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting.

“We are not going to let my baby die in vain. We will therefore keep his memory alive. And we will do everything in our power to bring him justice so that this never happens again,” said Cerissa Hall, Fuller-Hudson’s godmother.

The family says Fuller-Hudson only knew the suspect for a short time and hopes to bring attention to domestic violence.

“She was fighting for her life against this giant monster twice her size,” Hall said.

“I will make sure his memory lasts long and his light burns forever. I have to go to Salem. I must do whatever I must to change these laws. Grant added.

Investigators say the suspect is in custody at a local hospital. He is being treated for injuries stemming from a separate incident that occurred after the shooting, but before police found and arrested him. The suspect's name has not been released.

Fuller-Hudson's funeral will be held next week. His family set up a GoFundMe page.

If you or someone you know is looking for help with domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline number is 1-(800) 799-7233.