Since the beginning of 2016, 8 women have been killed in domestic violence attacks in Prince George's County, Maryland.

One of those was Tarekka Jones, 26, whose boyfriend shot and killed her in front of her 5 year-old child.

State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks is working to decrease the number of homicides with new legislation.
Alsobrooks supports a bill to expand the definition of abuse. According to NBC Washington, " Under the bill, people seeking protective orders can cite harassment and malicious destruction of property as reasons for needing an order."

State's Attorney Alsobrooks underscores how important community support is in breaking the cycle.

"We can no longer mind our business. We were raised in a culture that said 'You should mind your business,'" she said. "If you recognize something awful happening in a house, you can no longer mind your business. You have to get involved."

25-year-old Danica Baxter and her three children, Reign, 3, Nazyiah, 2, and Zariyah, 6-months, drowned after her estranged husband, Glenn, drove a car they were all riding in into a Phoenix-area lake. According to reports, the couple was estranged.

Yvonne Ervin of Snellville, Georgia called 911 Saturday morning to report that she and her husband Zachary were being attacked by their sons in their home.

A Pasadena man has been charged in the murder of Lajoya McCoy who was found dead inside her vehicle this summer, KTLA5 reports.

A Texas man has admitted to breaking into his ex's home, handcuffing her and her husband and six children, and shooting each of them in the back of the head according to the New York Daily News.

A Georgia man was found guilty of aggravated assault and battery in an acid attack that left his ex-girlfriend, Christy Sims, permanently disfigured.

You probably recognize Brittney Griner’s name from the headlines. Blogs and media sites covered the WNBA player's altercation with partner and fellow basketball star Glory Johnson in April then their marriage ceremony shortly after. The altercation, which resulted in a 7-game suspension, has proven to be a rocky start to their marriage.

LaTonya Taylor was told she may never walk or speak again after her estranged husband shot her in the face and chest in April of last year. "The bullet went through my heart and though my spine," she said. "They didn't think I would be able to walk, talk or feed myself." Now, she is grateful to have regained both abilities.