Edshania Williams, 26, was fatally shot on January 9, 2026, in the 7100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The Chicago Police Department responded and opened an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.

A suspect was arrested the same day. Twenty-three-year-old Travale Smith was taken into custody in the 1300 block of East 60th Street and charged with first-degree murder and a felony weapons offense. The charges indicate authorities believe a firearm was used in the killing and that the case will proceed through the court system.

Anyone who knew Edshania, was in the South Shore area that day, or has information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators.