A nurse in New Jersey was allegedly killed by her ex-fiancé in a murder-suicide just weeks after she was issued a restraining order against him.
Tomeka Kamwani’s family said she was killed on March 27 in Swedesboro, New Jersey, according to NJ.com.
Kamwani’s sister, Lakiecha Brooks, said that the 41-year-old nurse allegedly had an active restraining order against her former fiancé, claiming that he violated it more than once in recent weeks.
Kamwani reportedly obtained a temporary restraining order against her ex-fiancé on February 14 after he followed her to a friend’s house, according to Brooks. He was arrested one week later after he allegedly broke into her house and punched her in the face, per the outlet.
Online court records viewed by NJ.com indicate that the man identified by Brooks was charged with burglary, terroristic threats, criminal mischief and simple assault in connection to the incident that took place on February 21.
A judge denied a prosecution motion on March 3, which requested that he be kept in jail until trial, per the outlet. It is not currently clear if he entered a plea or retained legal counsel following his arrest.
The Woolwich Township Police Department police have not publicly spoken about the murder-suicide, and they did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment regarding the case.
Following Kamwani’s death, Brooks set up a GoFundMe page to help the nurse’s kids financially during the difficult time.
“A loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Tomeka’s life was taken far too soon, leaving behind the center of her world, her four children,” Brooks began in the post. “Tomeka was the kind of mother who poured everything into her children. They were her joy, her purpose, and the reason she showed up every single day with strength and love. Anyone who knew her knew how deeply she adored them.”
Brooks added that her “children are facing a future without their mother, and while we cannot take away their pain, we can come together to help support them in the days, months, and years ahead.”
She also explained that all of the funds raised “will go directly toward the children’s ongoing needs, including housing, education, daily care, and emotional support as they navigate life after this unimaginable loss.”
“As we all know, life does not stop after the funeral. The need for stability, care, and resources continues long after the services are over. If you are able, please consider donating,” the post continued. “No amount is too small. If you cannot give financially, sharing this page and keeping these children in your prayers means just as much.”
The post concluded with Brooks asking donors to show Kamwani’s kids “the love, support, and security their mother would have wanted for them.”
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