Pregnant woman shot dead after honking her horn at man in parking lot

Pregnant woman shot dead after honking her horn at man in parking lot
Source: Daily Mail Online

A 22-year-old woman and her unborn baby were shot to death in a restaurant parking lot in Kentucky after she honked her horn at a man.

Ava Woodcock died at University of Louisville Hospital on Tuesday after she was critically injured during a shooting the day before, which killed her unborn baby, according to the Glasgow Police Department, cited by Fox 10.

Brandon Bond, 24, was arrested for allegedly shooting the pregnant woman. He was charged with murder, first-degree fetal homicide, and first-degree fleeing or evading police.

Woodcock, who was the mother of a one-year-old, pulled into Annie's Restaurant parking lot and honked her horn while Bond was across the street, according to WBKO reporter Brennan Crain.

Bond opened fire, striking Woodcock, who was in the driver's seat. The ordeal sent her car rolling before it eventually crashed.

The alleged killer took off into a wooded area behind a nearby recycling company before being apprehended.

Officials said Bond had been drinking alcohol and was not cooperative while being booked into the Barren County Jail.

He was arraigned on Wednesday, where his bond was set at $2 million, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 16.

Ava Woodcock, 22, was shot on Monday killing her unborn child. She died the following day at University of Louisville Hospital

Brandon Bond, 24, was arrested for allegedly shooting the Woodcock. Officials said he was apprehended after fleeing into a wooded area. He was charged with murder, first-degree fetal homicide, and first-degree fleeing or evading police

Woodcock was initially brought to T.J. Samson Community Hospital before being airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital, according to WNKY.

A GoFundMe was set up in an effort to support her family during such a heartbreaking tragedy.

'This fundraiser has been created to support the Woodcock family as they walk through this tragedy,' reads the fundraiser.
'Donations will help cover funeral expenses for both their beloved daughter and her baby, as well as urgent and ongoing needs -- including care and support for her young daughter.'

The GoFundMe has raised $9,000 as of Thursday, nearly reaching its goal of $10,000.

Amanda Eversole, Woodcock's mother, uploaded a photo of Bond to her Facebook and detailed her outrage over him allegedly murdering her daughter.

Woodcock (left) pictured with her family, leaves behind a one-year-old daughter

Amanda Eversole, Woodcock's mother, provided updates regarding her daughter's condition before she died. She also uploaded a photo of Bond to her Facebook, detailing her outrage for allegedly murdering her daughter

'This piece of cp will never see daylight again. He took one of God's precious babies away from our family, and my daughter is fighting for her life. I will never forgive you,' she wrote.

Several others shared their condolences online as well:

'Omg this is heartbreaking, prayers for the family.'
Another added: 'So sad, sending my deepest condolences to her and her family.'
A third wrote: 'This is just heartbreaking. Sending love, prayers, and condolences to this young lady's family and loved ones. May they feel the warmth and comfort of those who care. Such a senseless, devastating tragedy.'

A candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday in Glasgow in honor of Woodcock and her baby.