On a summer evening in Rochester, New York, the life of 43-year-old Sherrice Monique Jackson Hill was tragically cut short. On July 2, 2021, while at her home on Seward Street with her young daughter, she was struck by gunfire. The fatal shots were fired through her screen door as she stood in her own doorway.
The events leading to her death began to unfold just minutes earlier with a drive-by shooting on a nearby street.
The individuals involved in that incident abandoned their stolen vehicle in proximity to Sherrice's residence. When another car arrived at the scene, its occupants saw Sherrice at her door and opened fire, ending her life in a senseless act of violence.
Investigations into the shooting revealed a connection to a gang-related shootout that had occurred a few days prior, with ballistic evidence linking the two events. Authorities have made it clear that Sherrice was an innocent bystander, unaffiliated with the individuals or the violent activities that led to her death. She was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Although the Rochester Police Department has identified suspects in connection with the murder and possesses significant physical and video evidence, no arrests have been made. The primary obstacle to bringing charges against the responsible parties has been a lack of cooperation from witnesses. Law enforcement officials have repeatedly appealed to the public for anyone with information to come forward, as witness testimony is crucial to achieving justice for Sherrice and her family. The case officially remains unsolved.
