'An amazing person all around': Friends, family mourn death of young mom shot in Calgary
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Friends and family are mourning the death of young mom and former cheerleader Jamie Scheible, 23, who police say died after being shot last Thursday night.
Those who knew her, describe her as a fun, caring and loyal person with a goofy personality.
"She was loved by her family, she was loved by everybody around her. She could always put a smile on your face," says friend Zoe Willard, 23.
The two women connected over being young mothers. Scheible has a two-year-old daughter and Willard has a one-year-old daughter.
"She was an amazing mom. [Her daughter] came first every single day in her life, and everything that she did it revolved around [her]," says Willard.
"Jamie took me under her wing and showed me exactly what needed to be done. I was a young mom and so was she, so we bonded over that and became really, really close friends."
Police say Scheible is the city's 10th homicide victim this year.
Officers said they were called to the 300 block of Templeview Drive N.E at about 7:15 p.m. on April 7 for reports of gunshots.
They found an unconscious woman in medical distress. She was taken to Foothills hospital, but later died from her injuries.
Police said they have not yet determined a motive for the shooting, but they believe the incident was targeted.
Scheible's death is a "heavy loss" for Willard and the rest of their friends who were in a group messaging chat together. They used to talk every day and send each other Snapchats, says Willard.
She describes her friend as being the "life of the party" that got along easily with everyone she met.
Scheible had most recently been living with her boyfriend in Calgary and her daughter was staying with her parents in Okotoks, says Willard.
The two friends used to meet up with their daughters who would play together.
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