Chayvis "Chay" Darice Reed, a 28-year-old transgender woman, was tragically shot and killed on April 27, 2017, in Miami-Dade County's West Little River neighborhood. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. near Northwest 27th Avenue and 93rd Street. According to witnesses and surveillance footage, Reed was seen running across the street when six to seven gunshots were heard, and she collapsed in the middle of the street. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, but Reed's mother, Precious Sharpe-Mcqueen, mentioned that her daughter faced daily harassment for being transgender. Reed had also engaged in prostitution in the past, though it is unclear if this was related to her death.
Despite the passage of time, Miami-Dade police detectives continue to seek information about Reed's murder. Her family has made emotional appeals for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Reed's death marked her as the ninth transgender woman to be killed in the United States that year. The case has drawn attention from various LGBTQ advocacy groups, highlighting the ongoing violence faced by transgender individuals.
As of now, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with Reed's murder. The investigation remains open, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers. Reed's family and the community at large continue to seek justice for her untimely death, hoping that new leads will eventually bring closure to this tragic case.
