Daina Monroe, an 18-year-old from Inglewood, California, tragically lost her life on October 18, 2021, in a drive-by shooting. Daina, a promising volleyball star who had been recruited by 32 colleges, was sitting in a parked car outside her mother's home on North Inglewood Avenue. She was accompanied by her older sister and two friends when a vehicle pulled up and multiple shots were fired into their car.
Daina was struck by the gunfire and was rushed to the nearest hospital by her sister and friends, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries. The other occupants of the vehicle were not injured.
The Inglewood Police Department has been actively investigating the case but has faced significant challenges due to the lack of substantial leads. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the community, the person or persons responsible for Daina's death have not been apprehended. In an effort to encourage anyone with information to come forward, the Inglewood City Council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have collectively offered a reward totaling $45,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of those responsible for this crime.
Daina's family has been vocal in their plea for justice, urging anyone with information to assist the police. The impact of her death has been profound, not only on her immediate family but also on the broader community. Her father, Darrin Monroe, has expressed the deep pain and loss felt by the family, emphasizing the senselessness of the violence that took his daughter's life. The family has also been affected by other tragic incidents of gun violence, including the murder of Daina's grandfather and her cousin's fiancé in separate incidents.
The investigation into Daina Monroe's murder remains open, with the Inglewood Police Department continuing to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. The community's support and cooperation are seen as crucial in bringing those responsible to justice and providing some measure of closure for Daina's grieving family.
