0 Wildman, Sarah 2003 Advocate 14 0001-8996 10889494 The night after residents in Washington, D.C., gathered at a vigil to mourn the August 16, 2003, shooting death of 25-year-old transgendered performer Bella Evangelista, transgendered woman Emonie Kiera Spaulding was shot to death. The attacks come only a year after transgendered D.C. residents Ukea Davis and Stephanie Thomas were murdered. Making matters worse, activists said, is the fumble of journalists covering the crimes. In response, gay rights groups are organizing a series of town hall meetings on transgender safety in D.C., some specifically for transgendered people, some for all residents, and one that organizers hope will include Washington, D.C., mayor Anthony Williams. No arrests have been made in the Davis and Thomas murders. p14 2/3p; 1c