A Richmond man's message after his daughter's mother was murdered in a domestic dispute

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Richmond mother has died, just days after police said she was shot in a domestic murder-suicide while her children were nearby.

“Please, if you know her or know of her, you all know what kind of person she was. They all know who she was. Please continue to support our family and pray for us. You all know how to reach us.”

Shawn Cosby shared a daughter with Jonell Brown – their 10-year-old little girl was in an apartment on Chamberlayne Avenue just a week ago when a disturbance turned into domestic violence, according to police.

Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett that a man shot Jonell and then took his own life.

Cosby says his daughter was able to get her siblings and a friend to safety.

“I'm proud of her for reacting so quickly and getting her siblings and her best friend out of there,” Cosby said. “She is very strong and mature.”

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After Saturday's shooting, Jonell fought for survival in VCU's intensive care unit but succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.

“She was a great mother. She loved her children and showed her love to everyone. She was a strong person,” Cosby said.

Richmond police are investigating Jonell's death, which they are now calling a domestic murder-suicide.

Jonell's death weighs heavily on Cosby's heart. He hopes others out there hear her story and urges those in difficult relationships to get help.

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“Ladies or gentlemen: We are victims of domestic violence on both sides of the field. If you are all suffering from this, please get help. Please find someone to help you. Even if your mental state isn't quite there. There is someone” to help. It doesn't have to go that far.

Jonell Brown was a mother of three children. If you would like to donate to a GoFundMe page to help your family deal with additional expenses, please click here.

In honor of Jonell, her family will host a balloon release on Saturday, October 5th at Rocketts Landing. Further details can be found in the flyer below.

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If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence, please call 800-799-7233.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom for more information.