Ashley Nicole Kilgore, a 26-year-old Black/African American mother of five surviving children (ages one to nine) and the parent of a sixth child who had died previously, was shot and killed in Covington, Kentucky on June 29, 2021. She was found on White Court in the City Heights neighborhood around 2 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds, and died shortly after being taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Police arrested 26-year-old Edwin Brooks-Kellis at the scene as he attempted to flee in a dark-colored van. Authorities report Brooks-Kellis was under the influence, admitted to firing at Kilgore from a second-story window, and led officers to the murder weapon found inside his vehicle. A search of his apartment turned up a stolen gun. He was booked on charges of murder and receiving stolen property and held without bond.

Investigators also reported the possibility of a second shooter who may have returned fire after Kilgore was shot, though legal action has focused on Brooks-Kellis in connection with her death. If anyone knew Ashley, her movements that night, or has information about the shooting or a possible second shooter, please come forward.