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Fundraiser for slain woman's family comes as surprise to angry mother

It's been more than four months since Keiauna Davis was shot and killed for her income tax check in Wilkinsburg.

Her mother recently learned about donation signs posted up at the Dollar General where her daughter once worked that purport to be raising money for Davis’ family.

"Upset, angry ... this sign pretty much says they are accepting donations that are on behalf of the family of Keiauna Davis," said Sheila Detwiler, who lives in North Carolina.

Police say Davis was robbed and killed by a coworker outside the Wilkinsburg store.

Detwiler says that, since her daughter’s death, no one from Dollar General has contacted her and she wasn't aware of any fundraiser.

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"It's been over four months. No one from Dollar General has contacted me," Detwiler said. "I was not aware of any fundraiser, I was not aware of any donations and we have not received any money from any donations from the Dollar General."

Channel 11 called Dollar General to ask about the donations and we were told the company would look into it.

Later Tuesday night, the company sent a statement saying the store has been actively raising money for Davis' family since the spring and plan to send Detwiler about $1,200 next week.

Channel 11 called Detwiler to relay the news. She said she's a little relieved that money was raised by still has questions about why she was never told it was being collected.