Jessica Diane Hite Messaadi, 32, was shot and killed in Centre, Alabama on April 3, 2020. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting and determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound.

Investigators arrested a 13-year-old in connection with the killing; the juvenile was identified as Jessica’s son. Because of the suspect’s age, details about charges, motive, and the juvenile court proceedings have been kept confidential, and further specifics about the case have not been released.

Friends and neighbors remember Jessica while the community continues to absorb the shock of a family tragedy that ended in violence. If anyone knew Jessica or has information about what happened that day, please share what you know with the authorities.