Chiyara Rebecca Nelson, known as Chi Chi, was 25 when she was killed in a triple shooting on November 25, 2018, near 8th Street and Broadway in Rockford, Illinois. She was taken to a hospital after the attack and later died; another victim, Shawnquez Edwards, was also killed. Nelson was born December 21, 1992, in Centerville, Illinois, and lived most of her life in Rockford. She was the daughter of Tashe Ware and Delarrion Nelson, attended Jefferson High School and Roosevelt Alternative School, belonged to United Faith Baptist Church, and participated in the No Shades nonprofit.

Quincy Wright was charged in the murders but, after about two and a half years in custody, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney dismissed the murder charges because physical evidence—shell casings found roughly half a block south of the scene—contradicted the sole witness’s account that the shooter had been stationary on the sidewalk. Wright remained jailed on separate felon-in-possession charges. The investigation into who was responsible continued.

Does anyone have information about the shooting or knew Chi Chi that could help the ongoing investigation?