Tytaquisha Pearson was 25 when she was fatally shot and died on March 20, 2022, in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Known as Nana to family and friends, she was remembered for her smile, love of dancing, and caring for her child and relatives.

Police say Pearson was dropped off at a local emergency room with multiple gunshot wounds after an altercation that began around 1:30 a.m. at 1910 1/2 23rd St. S. She died a few hours later. Investigators identified 25-year-old Jerrell Sha’ron Hall as having been involved in the shooting; he was arrested later that day in Tampa on unrelated charges and was charged with first-degree murder in St. Petersburg. Reports state Hall and Pearson were previously acquainted.

The motive for the altercation and shooting has not been publicly explained.