Simone McKay, 26, was fatally shot outside her Chicago home on October 15, 2017, near midnight in the 9600 block of South Forest Avenue during a heavy rainstorm. McKay, a mother of two and a biology student at Chicago State University nearing graduation, was reportedly heading back inside when she was struck in the head. Witnesses heard gunfire amid the thunder; some recalled an argument before the shots while others said she may have been trying to get inside quickly to avoid the rain.

Her body remained on the front steps until police completed their initial assessment. Neighbors and family described McKay as quiet and dignified; her aunt Sheila McKay said the family was devastated. Police were investigating possible domestic links but had not identified any suspects at the time of the report.

If anyone saw activity near the 9600 block of South Forest Avenue that night or knows anything about Simone’s death, please share information with investigators.