Robert Tatum, 29, faces voluntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges for fatally shooting his pregnant 18-year-old girlfriend, Lemmarra Bradshaw, during a Monday night argument on Philadelphia’s 7000 block of Langdon Street. The altercation reportedly escalated from jealousy over infidelity and a gifted hamster, amid a pattern of prior violence including a recent punch to her face.
Argument and Shooting Details
Bradshaw, pregnant with her second child, argued with Tatum after her mother bought her a hamster; family claimed he was cheating, prompting her retaliation threat. Tatum alleged she advanced with a knife and screwdriver, leading him to shoot her.
Family Reactions
Bradshaw’s aunt described Tatum’s “jealous rage” and manipulation, while her mother Michelle Adekola expressed heartbreak over failing to protect her daughter and unborn grandchild.
Legal Status
Arrested Monday, Tatum had a preliminary arraignment Wednesday with a March 30 hearing pending; police classify it as domestic violence.[query] Bradshaw’s obituary mourns her bright spirit and the family’s devastation.
