Shaakira Aziza Zakiya Ross, 19, was found shot in a car in the 100 block of St. Marks Street in Petersburg, Virginia, on May 4, 2015. She was taken to Southside Regional Medical Center and died of her injuries. A recent graduate of Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, she was remembered by family and friends as witty and ambitious, with plans to become a nurse.

The Petersburg Bureau of Police opened a homicide investigation after the shooting. Initial reports mentioned an arrest in connection with her death, but further details about any suspect, charges, or the case outcome are not available. Shaakira’s funeral was held May 9, 2015, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and she was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park.

If anyone knew Shaakira or has information about what happened that night, please come forward and share what you know.