Tara Correa-McMullen

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Tara Correa-McMullen
Born Shalvah McMullen
May 24, 1989
Westminster, Vermont
Died October 21, 2005 (aged 16)
Inglewood, California

Tara Correa-McMullen (May 24, 1989–October 21, 2005) was the stage name of Shalvah McMullen,[1] an American actress who was most well-known for a recurring role playing a gang member, Graciela Reyes, on the CBS TV series, Judging Amy. In 2005, she co-starred with Martin Lawrence in her only movie, Rebound.

Correa-McMullen was born in Westminster, Vermont to Devra Correa and Thomas McMullen. She moved to Los Angeles, California and sang in the Venice High School choir. She also spent a lot of time dancing.

On October 21, 2005, Correa-McMullen was shot to death outside an apartment complex in Inglewood, California. She was only 16 years old. Suspected gang member Damien Watts, 20, was charged with her murder on March 1, 2006. When charged, Watts was already in custody for a separate shooting.[1]

While police believe her death was gang-related (mirroring her most well-known role), "she may have just been at the wrong place at the wrong time," claimed Sgt. Steve Overly.[1] Although it has been stated that before she died she had become "unreliable" and had joined with a "bad crowd" there is dispute about whether there was any gang involvement on her part.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Silverman, Stephen M. (2006-03-02). Man Charged in Murder of Amy Actress. People. Retrieved on 2006-06-22.
  2. ^ Slain Young Actress Is Mourned, Los Angeles Times, October 29, 2005.

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