Paris Strickland, a 24-year-old Black woman who was six months pregnant, was fatally shot while sitting in her car on November 26, 2019, near Fenkell Avenue and Artesian Street on Detroit’s northwest side. The shooting happened about 7:30 PM; a 26-year-old man who was with her was wounded but survived. Strickland was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, and her unborn son, whom she planned to name Montana, also did not survive.

Authorities have described the attack as a drive-by: an unknown vehicle pulled up alongside Strickland’s car while she was stopped at a red light and an occupant fired into the vehicle. Investigators believe Strickland may not have been the intended target, and her family has suggested the car’s tinted windows could have contributed to a mistaken identity. Her family held a vigil and said she had a joyful personality and was excited about starting a new job with General Motors.

The Detroit Police Department continues to investigate, and Crime Stoppers has offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest. Does anyone who lived near Fenkell and Artesian that night remember seeing a suspicious vehicle or people in the area?