Santonio Coleman, a gender-nonconforming person from Athens, Georgia, was found mortally wounded on a popular hiking trail near the University of Georgia on Saturday, October 19. They died from their injuries not long after.Athens-Clarke County Policearrived at the scene after a man walking his dog discovered Coleman collapsed on the trail and bleeding profusely from their head, WXIA in Athens reported. Related Bullies gave a trans boy a concussion. His school did nothing. He was jumped by a group of students theres even video of the horrific attack. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide and possible hate crime. Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Colemans younger sister, Lakiesha Fleming, recalled San had gone out on Friday night, which wasnt unusual, she said. The next morning, police contacted their mother with the news that Coleman was in the hospital.The family arrived to find Coleman covered in blood, Fleming said. It was unclear at the time what caused their injuries. Police speculated they had fallen and hit their head.But the family said after seeing their injuries and returning to the trail where they were found, they believe their loved one was attacked.Coleman fell when they tried to keep on going after they were attacked, Fleming said, attempting to make their way home, which was about a mile away. Fleming said Colemans phone was taken so they couldnt call for help.They took my best friend, Fleming said through tears.In a statement, Athens-Clarke County Policesaid, Detectives are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of Santonio Coleman. ACCPD does not have additional information to share as it is an active investigation.At a celebration of life held earlier this month, Coleman was eulogized as generous, protective, and reliable. They loved doing their family and friends hair. A friend of Colemans mother said to laughter that they were heavy-handed but did a good job.My cousin would do anything for anybody, said Sharday Johnson, Colemans cousin. I just want justice, and my family wants justice. Thats all were asking God for, is justice.Colemans sister Lakiesha told WXIA she wont stop until she finds it. Youre going to pay for it, Fleming said of Colemans killer. Because Im not going to let this go until the death of me. I promise you Im not.Santonio Coleman is at least the 29th trans or gender-nonconforming person killed in 2024, according to the Human Rights Campaign.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.