Trinity Tiana Sanders, 19, was found shot to death inside a residence in the Moores Creek community near Caughman Road in Columbia, South Carolina, in the early morning of July 5, 2021. Police responded to a shooting report at about 5 a.m. and discovered Sanders with no signs of life.

Born October 2, 2001, in Richland County, Trinity had graduated from Lower Richland High School in 2020 and took part in JROTC. Described by family as having an infectious smile and a kind spirit, she hoped to become a pediatric nurse and worked in retail and food service. Investigators say they believe she was not the intended target and that the fatal shooting was a drive-by.

The Columbia Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are offering up to a $25,000 reward for information. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone has information that could help bring Trinity’s family answers, please contact Crime Stoppers.