Kaylee Kristina Schipper was 28 and lived in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Born April 6, 1993, she worked at Fannin’s Family Restaurant and was a devoted mother. On the night of June 16, 2021, Kaylee was shot and killed outside a home in DeFuniak Springs.

Laird was arrested two days later in Geneva County, Alabama and charged with murder, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Trevon Randolph, Laird’s nephew, was charged as an accessory for driving Laird to the scene despite knowing his intentions.

The DeFuniak Springs Police Department held a news conference about the case; City Marshal James Hurley noted that such violent crimes are rare in the community and urged people to report concerns about domestic violence.

If anyone knew Kaylee or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.