Adaisha Miller, 24

Detroit, Michigan
July 08, 2012

Agencies: Detroit Police Department Michigan | Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Michigan

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: over 3 years ago

Overview

On Saturday July 8, 2012, Adaisha Miller was killed at a party at a police officer's home when his gun accidentally discharged while they were dancing. On that evening, Adaisha Miller was attending a fish fry hosted by Detroit Police Officer Issac Parrish at his home in the city. Miller, 24, was celebrating -- she would have turned 25 the following Monday.

Parrish was off-duty, but wearing his gun. While Miller was dancing with him that night, the weapon accidentally discharged, puncturing her lung and striking her in the heart. She died after she was taken to a hospital.

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