Seventeen-year-old Shaylona Williams of Cleveland died on November 22, 2014, during a mass shooting in the city’s Hough neighborhood. She was killed alongside her boyfriend, 18-year-old Ja’Rio Taylor, and three other people: 60-year-old Lemon Bryant, 41-year-old Sherita Johnson, and Johnson’s unborn child. The attack left five victims in total.

Authorities identified James Sparks-Henderson as the suspect. Police recovered a 9-mm handgun loaded with 15 rounds from him, and investigators said the casings and bullets matched those recovered at the scene. Sparks-Henderson was arrested and charged with multiple counts including aggravated murder and attempted murder; he later pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and gave a full confession.

The case attracted intense attention because of the crime’s brutality and the effect on the families. Some family members confronted Sparks-Henderson during the sentencing hearing. Does anyone have memories of Shaylona or details about her life in Cleveland to share?