Introduction

In the summer of 2016, Chicago experienced a surge in violence that left many families grieving. Among the victims was 20-year-old Tykina Ali, whose life was tragically cut short in the South Lawndale neighborhood. Despite the passage of time, her murder remains unsolved, leaving her family and community searching for answers.

The Incident

On August 23, 2016, Tykina was a passenger in her boyfriend's car when an unknown assailant opened fire. The sudden attack left her fatally wounded, and she succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter. The drive-by shooting, characterized by shots fired from one vehicle into another, is a grim reminder of the random violence that plagues certain Chicago neighborhoods. ...Read More