Ashlee Elliott was 18 when she was killed in a shooting inside a residence in the 800 block of East 83rd Street in Chicago’s East Chatham neighborhood on March 13, 2022. Around 4:20 a.m. that morning, she and a 19-year-old man were shot in the face while inside the home. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center; Ashlee Elliott was pronounced dead and the 19-year-old remained in serious condition.

Police later arrested 21-year-old Timothy Royster and accused him of breaking into the house and opening fire on the occupants. He was taken into custody the evening of March 13 and charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, home invasion with a firearm, aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance. Royster appeared in bond court and was being held in custody as the case moved forward.

Anyone who knew Ashlee Elliott or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.