On March 25, 2023, Janell Ross, 47, was shot and killed just before midnight near Denise and Earl’s Bar on Frankstown Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. A ShotSpotter alert recorded 15 rounds fired. Police found Ross and another victim, 46-year-old Damion Day Day Nance, at the scene; both were pronounced dead there.

Friends and family remembered Ross, known as Nelly, as joyful and innocent and a devoted mother to a teenage daughter who she actively supported in school and life. The community held vigils and balloon releases to honor both victims, and Mayor Ed Gainey attended a vigil and urged anyone with information to come forward. No arrests have been announced; the Pittsburgh police continue to investigate.

If anyone knew Janell or witnessed activity near Frankstown Avenue that night, please share what you know with investigators.