On the evening of February 24, 2011, 40-year-old Josephine Dilworth, known to family and friends as Curly, was shot and killed while carrying groceries into her home on Northlawn Street in Detroit. The attack occurred at about 6:20 PM when two unknown individuals confronted her and then fled the scene.

Detroit police investigated the homicide but have not identified the shooters. No arrests have been announced and the case grew cold. Crime Stoppers of Michigan later offered up to a $2,500 reward for information that could lead to an arrest.

The motive remains unclear and the family continues to seek answers. If anyone has information about that February evening or the two people seen leaving the scene, please come forward to the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers.