On the morning of December 11, 2021, in Milwaukee, 24-year-old Jenny Her and her six-months-pregnant daughter, Amya’Jhenei, were shot and killed outside the family home on Lancaster Avenue during what began as an attempted robbery. Jenny’s boyfriend, Jeremy Shelley, had been returning from his third-shift job when three males armed with assault rifles ambushed him; Shelley was shot in the leg. Hearing his screams, Jenny ran outside and was struck as the assailants opened fire. Shelley managed to put Jenny in a car and drive to her twin sister Amy’s house minutes away, but both Jenny and the unborn child did not survive.

Investigators believe the suspects were involved in a series of robberies and say anonymous tips helped identify two people believed responsible. Authorities report they have been unable to make arrests because witnesses, including people close to the suspects, have refused to cooperate. Jenny’s family has publicly appealed for information and Milwaukee Crime Stoppers offered a reward; the family continues to seek justice.

If anyone has information about the attack or about the people involved, please share it with the Milwaukee Police Department or Crime Stoppers.