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PHOENIX - Family members and experts are sharing a painful warning after Racal Ramos, known as Kelly, a domestic violence case manager, was shot and killed by her live-in boyfriend in their Phoenix apartment .

What we know:

Ramos’ mother, Angelina Sanchez, said her daughter was on the phone making plans to leave for a hotel when her boyfriend, Jermaine Houston, shot her 17 times with her children in the next room.

"Shot dead in cold blood," Sanchez said, hoping that sharing Kelly’s story could save lives. "Domestic violence is real. You never think it's going to hit your family... it's important that you seek help."

Ramos’ life and promising career were cut short in the alleged attack.

Safety planning is critical

The tragic death highlights the immense danger involve

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