Beatrice Fells, a 49-year-old African American woman, was shot and killed on December 3, 2007, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked in the school cafeteria at Myers Park Traditional Elementary School. The early morning shooting prompted lockdowns at the elementary school and at nearby Queens University.

Beatrice was described as well-loved by colleagues and students. Her family, coworkers and community continue to mourn and remember her contributions to the children she served.

If anyone remembers seeing something unusual that morning or has information about her shooting, please come forward to help bring answers.