Taylor Flowers, 23, of Chicago was killed on March 11, 2016 during a domestic dispute with her boyfriend. According to accounts, he shot her with an illegal gun and then took his own life. The couple had a young daughter, Avah, who survived and is now being raised by Taylor’s mother, Frances Flowers.

Taylor had endured previous domestic abuse but remained committed to helping her partner. Frances describes the loss as the hardest experience of her life and has gone public with the family’s story to honor Taylor and raise awareness about domestic violence. Chicago Survivors has provided immediate practical and emotional support to the family following the homicide.

If anyone knew Taylor, Avah, or the family and can share memories or information that could help preserve Taylor’s story, please come forward.