Danielle Pearson, a 33-year-old African American mother of six, was killed on September 12, 2020, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. She was found on the sidewalk near her home with a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:18 p.m. The Cook County medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.

Her killing occurred during a violent weekend in Chicago that included multiple shootings with several fatalities and injuries. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate Danielle’s murder, and no suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. A GoFundMe campaign was set up to help with funeral expenses and to support her children.

If anyone who lived in Austin that weekend or has information about the shooting can help advance the investigation, please come forward with what you know.