Tara Correa McMullen Death
Tara passed away on October 21, 2005 at the age of 16 in Inglewood, Calfornia, USA. Tara's cause of death was homicide by gunshot (shot to death in a drive by).
When did Tara Correa McMullen die?
October 21, 2005How did Tara Correa McMullen die? What was the cause of death?
Homicide by gunshot (shot to death in a drive by)How old was Tara Correa McMullen when died?
16Where did Tara Correa McMullen die? What was the location of death?
Inglewood, Calfornia, USA
Tara Correa McMullen Birthday and Date of Death
Tara Correa McMullen was born on May 24, 1989 and died on October 21, 2005. Tara was 16 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 24, 1989
Date of Death: October 21, 2005
Age at Death: 16
Tara Correa McMullen - Biography
Tara Correa-McMullen (May 24, 1989–October 21, 2005) was the stage name of Shalvah McMullen, 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. On October 21, 2005, Correa-McMullen was shot to death outside an apartment complex in Inglewood, California. 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.
Correa-McMullen's only film role was in the 2005 film Rebound, when her mother, who was working for a casting company at the time, recommended her daughter for the role. Correa-McMullen had no acting experience prior to landing the role. She later won a part as a recurring character on the CBS TV series Judging Amy as a young gang member, and she appeared in several episodes during the series' sixth season. Correa-McMullen also had a small role on one episode of Zoey 101.
In early 2005, 16-year-old Correa-McMullen moved into her own apartment in Inglewood, California and began dating a gang member ten years her senior. On the evening of October 21, 2005, she was shot to death by gang member Damien Watts. At the time of her death, Correa-McMullen was outside her apartment complex, and was trying to run inside for safety. Two other people were also shot in the incident, but survived. She is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles.
