On August 15, 2021, 7-year-old Serenity Broughton was shot and killed while sitting in a parked car in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. Serenity and her 6-year-old sister, Aubrey Broughton, were in the vehicle when two gunmen emerged from an alley and opened fire. Serenity was struck in the chest and later died at a hospital; Aubrey was shot in the armpit and chest and survived.

Aireon Luster, 24, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Serenity’s death and attempted murder for the attack on Aubrey. Authorities say the shooters were apparently targeting a relative of the sisters and that the girls were caught in the crossfire; police continue to seek additional suspects. Family members have expressed mixed relief and frustration, saying they want accountability for all involved.

Does anyone have information about that night or the people who might have been involved in the Belmont-Cragin shooting?