Annetreuna Mésa Paul-Bowden was 17 when she was shot and killed in the early morning hours of May 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. Officers answered reports of gunfire about 12:45 a.m. and found her in a common area between apartments at an East 42nd Street complex near Pittman Road; she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Known by nicknames Treuna and NaNu, she was remembered as a creative, compassionate young person — a singer, songwriter and clothing designer who completed high school requirements at 16 despite facing many challenges. Detectives and crime scene personnel canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence, but no arrests had been announced and authorities had not identified a suspect.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information that could help the investigation, contact the Kansas City police.