Seven-month-old Desire Hughes of Toledo, Ohio, was killed by a gunshot to the chest on April 27, 2022, while riding in a car driven by her father, Jeremiah Hughes. Occupants of another vehicle fired shots at the car; Desire was taken to a hospital but did not survive.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of 22-year-old Jadiah Carter, who, according to court documents, admitted to the shooting during a police interview and was charged with murder. The case drew local attention as part of a year that saw 66 homicides in Toledo in 2022, including nine victims under 18.

Desire’s family described her as a cheerful, loving baby and said they continue to grieve and have unanswered questions. Does anyone who knew Desire or was in that part of Toledo on April 27, 2022, have information to share?