Shirema Middlebrooks was 17 when she was shot and killed in Chester, Pennsylvania, on December 20, 2014. Her death is described as a homicide; the case remains unsolved and the circumstances around the shooting are unresolved.

An online memorial created in her honor includes a photograph from Facebook and has attracted expressions of condolence — thirty virtual candles have been lit there. A YouTube video titled Shirema Middlebrooks *unsolved* 2014 homicide Chester, Pa 19013 documents the ongoing search for answers and the community’s desire for closure.

Shirema’s loss clearly left a deep impact on family, friends, and the city of Chester. If anyone knew Shirema, witnessed events around December 20, 2014, or has information that could help, please come forward.