On November 6, 2020, Kimberly Knockum, a 49-year-old African American woman, was shot and killed on the front porch of her New Orleans home while sitting outside on a warm afternoon. She is described as an innocent victim of gun violence that erupted at her residence.

Kimberly was survived by her wife, Rochelle Hillie, and their 9-year-old son, Elijah. The family and community were deeply shaken; a memorial fund was created to help Hillie and Elijah with the emotional and financial burdens left by Kimberly’s death. Authorities describe the investigation as ongoing; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone has information about the shooting or was in the area that afternoon, please share what you know with investigators.