Betty Howard, a 58-year-old African American special education teacher, was killed by a stray bullet on May 29, 2014, while working a second job at a real estate office on 79th Street in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. The bullet that struck her was reportedly intended for a rival gang member, illustrating the reach of nearby gun violence into everyday places of work.

The investigation resulted in the arrest and trial of Dominique Hodrick, an alleged gang member. Prosecutors charged Hodrick with first-degree murder and aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm, saying he fired at a rival and the shot that hit Howard was a stray. Hodrick’s defense contended the fatal bullet came from another gang member’s gun. At sentencing Hodrick was given an 80-year prison term; the judge called the crime senseless. Howard’s two adult children survived her and the family did not comment publicly after the trial.

If anyone worked in that area or has information about the shooting or the events that night, please share what is known.