Monica H. Ornelas, 31, was shot and killed near 7th and Southern avenues in Phoenix on September 29, 2023. The shooting also killed another person and wounded a third, turning a Friday night into a scene of multiple losses for the community. Monica was a mother of four and is remembered as a joyful, kind, friendly, and caring person who hoped to one day start her own cleaning business.

Few investigative details have been released publicly and no arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with the shooting. The events that led to the deaths of two people and the injury of another remain undisclosed, leaving many unanswered questions for Monica’s family and neighbors.

If anyone knew Monica, her routines, or saw activity near 7th and Southern avenues on the night of September 29, 2023, please come forward with information.