Balloon release held for Lyft driver shot, killed after dropping passenger off in DeKalb County

NORCROSS, Ga. — Family and friends came together and hosted a balloon release to honor a 31-year-old Lyft driver who was fatally shot after droppin...

November 26, 2022
5:44 AM

NORCROSS, Ga. — Family and friends came together and hosted a balloon release to honor a 31-year-old Lyft driver who was fatally shot after dropping off a passenger on Monday. Dozens showed up to celebrate Lauren Kristara Sawyer-Allen, of Peachtree Corners. She was shot to death inside her car on Monday. Allen was the daughter of Peachtree Corners Councilman Joe Sawyer. The balloon release took place Friday evening at Lillian Webb Park in Norcross. Friends remember Allen as a kind person, who would do anything to help others.

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