Valoria E. Taylor, an 89-year-old Chicago resident, was fatally shot at her Park Manor apartment in the early hours of October 15, 2018. The shooter was Letwan Taylor, a 19-year-old man who had been staying at her home after release from a mental health facility. He also shot a 39-year-old step-aunt; she was injured but escaped and sought help.

Letwan Taylor had been treated at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey for schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder before his release. His step-grandfather arranged for him to stay with Valoria while he adjusted to the community. After the shootings, Letwan barricaded himself in the apartment and was later taken into custody; the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged him with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.

The case raised questions about mental health care and community supports for people returning from inpatient treatment. Does anyone have information about Valoria Taylor, her family, or the circumstances that could shed further light on what happened?