Kristina Tyler Cynthia Grimes, 23, was shot and killed on June 27, 2021, while walking in the street in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Born December 27, 1997, she was an African American woman whose life ended in a targeted shooting; the exact motive has not been determined.

The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation but, as of the latest updates available, no arrests have been made. Investigators have faced challenges including a lack of witnesses coming forward, which has slowed progress and left her family seeking answers. Memorials and tributes have been held by those who knew her.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify those responsible, please share what is known with the Chicago Police Department.