Nakia Bailey was a 21-year-old mother who died on May 2, 2018, after being struck by multiple bullets in a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Homan Square neighborhood. The attack occurred about 9:45 PM near Grenshaw and St. Louis; five people were hit that night, four teenage boys aged 15 to 19 survived despite multiple gunshot wounds. Nakia suffered wounds to her ribs, shoulder, and back and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she later died.

Chicago police described the shooting as gang-related and said they believed Nakia was not the intended target. Investigators say the shooters fired at least 11 rounds from a silver car; surveillance video and witness statements identified 31-year-old Barry Smith, a member of the Traveling Vice Lords and on federal parole, who was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder. The community held vigils and released balloons in her memory.

If anyone has information about Nakia or that night near Grenshaw and St. Louis, please share what you know.