Shanee Shoecraft, 28, was fatally shot in the face on September 17, 2019, while in her second-floor bedroom at a boarding house on the 5400 block of Stewart Street in West Philadelphia. The shooting happened just after 8 p.m. Her 6-month-old son was found next to her and was not injured; Shanee was taken to Lankenau Hospital and pronounced dead.

Shanee’s family and friends remember her as smart, funny, and loving. She leaves four children, an older sister, a younger brother, and a wide circle of friends. The community has organized fundraisers to help the family with funeral expenses and support.

No suspect has been identified and no arrests have been announced; the Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating and accepting anonymous tips. If anyone has information that could help identify the person responsible, please come forward.