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Briana Valle was 15 when she was shot in the head on February 13, 2014, as she and her mother, Alicia Guerrero, prepared to leave for school in Romeoville, Illinois. A hooded assailant approached their car and shot both Briana and Alicia; Alicia was shot in the neck while pleading with the attacker. Briana was rushed to the hospital, declared brain dead, and died four days later.

Investigators identified 20‑something Erick Maya as the suspect. He and Briana had met online when she was about 13; he initially lied about his age and the relationship became controlling. Maya was arrested hiding under a porch a few blocks from the scene and charged with Briana’s murder and the attempted murder of Alicia. Court testimony described Maya taking a cab to Romeoville that morning and lying in wait for Briana to leave the home.

Alicia survived but sustained physical injuries and post‑traumatic stress disorder. Does anyone have information about Briana’s last movements or the days leading up to the shooting?