Laila Reneé Harris, 15, was fatally shot while trying to flee a high school party in Morrow, Georgia, on the evening of December 3, 2022. Hundreds of teenagers from metro Atlanta schools had gathered at an event hall on Citizens Parkway when an individual who had been escorted out returned with an accomplice. Around 11 p.m., multiple gunshots were fired into the building; Laila, a Sprayberry High School student originally from St. Louis, was struck near the entrance and was the only person killed.

Clayton County police opened a homicide investigation and say Laila was likely not the intended target. Despite many potential witnesses, investigators have faced difficulties; no suspects have been named or arrested. Authorities released a still photo and surveillance video of a person of interest described as wearing a skull cap or beanie, a puffer jacket, and dark pants. Atlanta CrimeStoppers is offering up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

If anyone who attended the party or has information about the person of interest can help, please contact the Clayton County Police Department.