Dominique T. Nelson, 15, was fatally shot in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 20, 2021. She and her best friend, 15-year-old Dominik Simmons, were killed after an argument between two groups near East 73rd Street and Norton Avenue late on a Saturday night. Dominique was found at the scene; Dominik’s body was located the following afternoon behind a vacant house about a block away. Families called the pair the Domos; Dominique was remembered for her goofy nature, love of family, music and horseback riding, and for the resilience she showed after losing her father to gun violence as a toddler.

Two juveniles were arrested in connection with the shootings. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office later announced the 17-year-old, Edward T. Shelton, would be prosecuted as an adult and charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action; he was arrested September 29, 2021, and prosecutors sought a $200,000 cash bond. The younger suspect was charged in juvenile court.

If anyone knew Dominique or has information about that night, please share what you know.