Tiara McDaniel, a 33-year-old African American woman, was shot and killed on November 16, 2020, in her home in Middleburg, Florida, while holding her 5-year-old child. She had recently moved to leave an abusive relationship with Shawn Braddy, the father of two of her four children; Braddy is identified in the investigation as the prime suspect and was said to have a history of domestic violence.

Authorities say Braddy fled after the killing. On November 17, 2020, a U.S. Marshals task force located him in Prince George’s County, Maryland. During the attempted arrest he opened fire, injuring one detective, and was shot and killed by police in the ensuing exchange of gunfire.

Tiara’s family remembered her as a loving mother and emphasized the need for better support for people trying to leave abusive relationships. If anyone knew Tiara, her movements before November 16, 2020, or has information about the events that led to her death, please come forward.