Renee Smith was 33 when she was fatally shot while sitting in a car in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood on the evening of October 22, 2018. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial reports said she was not involved in criminal activity; family described her as hardworking and loving.

The Chicago Police Department opened an investigation and detectives examined possible links to local gangs and personal disputes, but investigators faced a lack of eyewitnesses and concrete leads. No arrests were made in the immediate aftermath, and the case remained open with periodic police updates indicating detectives continued to pursue leads.

Renee’s family has taken part in vigils and community efforts to keep attention on her case, seeking answers and justice. If anyone has information about what happened that night in Englewood, please come forward.