Journee’ Ann Shari Hicks was 19 and from Fairfield Township, Cincinnati, Ohio. A standout basketball player at Fairfield Senior High School and Hamilton High School, she had joined La Roche University’s 2021 team in Pittsburgh. Her death on October 20, 2021, occurred after she was shot in the abdomen at the Royal Glen Apartments in Colerain Township and later died at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Authorities say the shooting was accidental and was caused by 19-year-old Deaariounse Bryant, who admitted to mishandling a loaded gun; he was charged with reckless homicide and held on a $250,000 bond. A 20-year-old, Mekiyell Muhammad, was charged with tampering with evidence after allegedly throwing ammunition and a magazine from a window and hiding the gun; he was held on a $5,000 bond.

Journee’ Hicks is remembered for her dedication and respect on and off the court. Does anyone have information about what happened at the Royal Glen Apartments that night or knew Journee and her activities in Colerain Township?