Funeral services will be held in Austin this weekend for Kasandra Perkins.

The 22-year-old died last weekend, shot by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher.
He later killed himself at Arrowhead Stadium.

Another memorial service was held in Perkins' honor Thursday in Blue Ridge, about 50 miles northeast of Dallas.

Perkins used to live in Austin and graduated from Anderson High School in 2009.

Her family released the following statement: 

“On behalf of the Perkins Family, we appreciate the outpouring of love and concern for our Kassandra "Kasi" Perkins. Our hearts are truly broken, for Kasi was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, cousin and friend. At this time we request the media respect our privacy during this difficult time as we grieve for our loved one. Please keep us in your hearts and prayers as well as the Belcher family for two lives were lost. Again we thank you for your support, our wish is for Kasi to be remembered for the love she shared with us all.  Kasi will be truly missed!"

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