Tyra T. Brown was 19 when she was struck by gunfire in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 17, 2016, and died of her injuries nine days later on April 26, 2016. She and her boyfriend were sitting in a parked car in the 4500 block of Elmwood Avenue near a large house party when shots were fired. The boyfriend reported seeing Brown slumped over the steering wheel before he fled; friends later found her and took her to a nearby hospital.

A graduate of Olathe East High School and a student at Johnson County Community College who hoped to become a pediatric nurse, Brown was remembered by those who knew her for her talent and kindness. Her death was recorded as Kansas City’s 30th homicide of the year. Police have identified a person of interest but, citing a lack of direct witnesses willing to come forward, have not filed charges.

Anyone who was at the Elmwood Avenue gathering or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward with tips that could help bring justice for Tyra.