Tempest Elise Epps, 37, was fatally shot in a drive-by on July 16, 2023, in Cincinnati’s West End. The shooting happened about 6:40 p.m. on Freeman Avenue near Naeher Street when shots were fired from a vehicle into a crowd on the sidewalk; Epps was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities identified the suspect vehicle as a black Hyundai sedan that fled toward Lynn Street. No arrests have been announced.

Epps was remembered for her hair-braiding skills and vibrant personality. She is survived by her daughter Te'Mya Donnay'jah Epps and her mother Alicia A. Epps. A funeral service was held August 5, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. The shooting is part of a string of drive-by incidents in the neighborhood, and local activists have organized protests against gun violence.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040; tips can be anonymous and there may be rewards for information leading to an arrest.