Fundraiser Started For Kids Of Woman Killed In Lakeville

LAKEVILLE, MN — A GoFundMe has been started to support the children of Cortney Grace Henry, 29, who was found fatally shot in the parking lot of a daycare in Lakeville.

The fundraiser was started by Henry's sister, Desirae Henry, according to the fundraiser's description.

Henry leaves behind three children, ages 12, 11 and 1, the description said.

The three children will be in the care of a close family member, according to the description.

Henry's ex-boyfriend, Atravius Joseph Weeks, 32 of Richfield, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting, a criminal complaint filed against him said.

Officers were initially called Tuesday morning after Weeks, who the caller said had a gun, was accused of banging on the outside the caller's apartment, police said.

Weeks ran away when police arrived and when he returned was covered in blood, saying that he shot himself, police said.

As officials treated his wound, Weeks told them, "I just killed my best friend," police said. Weeks then told officers the location of the shooting and identified the victim as Henry, saying he shot her seven times, police said.

See also: Charges Filed In Fatal Shooting Of Woman Found Outside Daycare

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