Daniyjah Dupree Staples was 18 when she died from gun violence on July 28, 2024, in Champaign, Illinois. The shooting also killed another 18-year-old, George Dorris-Rodgers. Daniyjah had graduated from Centennial High School on May 28, 2024, and planned to study nursing at Texas State University. She attended Stratton Elementary and Franklin Middle School Stem Academy, and was a Varsity Cheerleader and an accomplished dancer whose videos were widely shared.

Daniyjah was remembered as energetic and uplifting, active in Bethel AME Church, and honored as The Fine Arts Student of the Month for April 2024. She is survived by her parents Fineez Muhammad and Dupree Staple; siblings Jaineez Maynor, De'Ajia Staple, De'Zyire Staple, Javionte'Maynor, Kenyada Lane, and Dajuan Lane; and grandmothers Rosalind Biggers and Vivian Caraway. A celebration of life was held at The Vineyard Church in Urbana on August 9, 2024, with burial at Woodlawn Lincoln Cemetery.

No information about arrests or trials has been reported. If anyone knew Daniyjah or has information about the July 28 shooting, please come forward.