Sasha Avonna Bell, who was one of the first to file a lawsuit over the Flint water crisis, was found shot dead at her home earlier this week. Sacorya Renee Reed was also found shot to death in the home.

Bell filed a lawsuit after she claimed that her child had been poisoned with lead in the water.

According to MLive, a one-year-old child was also found inside of the Ridgecrest home when Bell’s body was discovered but was not harmed. The child was taken into custody by child protective services. It’s not known at this time as to whether the child was Bell’s or not.

“Sasha was a lovely young woman who cared deeply for her family, and especially for her young child,” said her attorney Corey M. Stern. “Her tragic and senseless death has created a void in the lives of so many people that loved her. Hopefully, her child will be lifted up by the love and support from everyone who cared deeply for Sasha.”

Bell’s case was one of 64 lawsuits filed on behalf of 144 children by Stern’s firm.

The Bell case played an important role in determining the future of the more than five dozen other lawsuits that were filed.

Police said they have a person in custody in connection to the slayings.

This week State Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that charges will be forthcoming in the Flint water crisis situation. At least three of the people involved in the water crisis will face felony and misdemeanor charges. Apparently, Gov. Rick Snyder (R) will not be charged.

The diverse city of Flint was contaminated with lead in its drinking water in 2014 which resulted in an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that is tied to the deaths of 12 people. At the time, Flint was under the control of a state-appointed emergency manager who chose to switch the city’s drinking water source allegedly in an attempt to save money. Ultimately though, it wasn’t about money. It was about politics.

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