Seventeen-year-old Jahnae Patterson, known as Nae Nae, was shot and killed on August 5, 2018, while attending a block party with friends in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. She was struck multiple times as gunfire erupted; she died at the scene. Jahnae was a student at Manley Career Academy High School who hoped to become a nurse and spent that evening with a close group of friends celebrating the end of summer.

Her death occurred during an especially violent weekend in the city when more than 40 people were shot within seven hours. The community held vigils and memorials after her killing, but investigators have not identified any suspects and no arrests have been announced. The family continues to seek answers and justice.

If anyone who attended the block party or who knew Jahnae’s plans that night has information, please come forward to assist the investigation.