Tatyana Ann Renee Sims was 20 when she was killed in a September 3, 2019, shooting at her home on Hovey Street in Indianapolis. Multiple rounds were fired into the house in the early morning; Sims was fatally wounded. Dozens of bullet casings from different firearms were reported at the scene.

Tatyana’s three-year-old daughter, Malajah, was also struck and suffered a graze wound and a skull fracture; the child was hospitalized and reported in stable condition. Sims’ boyfriend was in the home during the attack but was not harmed. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department collected evidence and investigated, but no arrests have been publicly announced.

Family members say they believe Tatyana was targeted and have made public pleas for information. If anyone has information about that early morning shooting on Hovey Street or who fired into the home, please come forward.