Rachel Brianne Witcher was 21 when she was shot and killed on March 9, 2021 at the Wilshire Apartments in Old East Dallas. She was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Born September 4, 1999, she is survived by parents Christopher Witcher and Kelley Prewitt, sister Mikki Witcher, and other family members; she was remembered for her big heart, creativity, and love for animals.

The Dallas Police Department opened a homicide investigation and asked the public for help identifying the suspect. On March 11, 2021, authorities arrested 32-year-old Charles Parker; he was charged with murder and booked into the Dallas County jail with a $500,000 bond. Motive and whether a robbery occurred were not disclosed.

If anyone knew Rachel, saw activity around the Wilshire Apartments in early March 2021, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.