Doris A. Moore, a 60-year-old African American woman, was found dead in her home in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL, on November 26, 2018. Her death was ruled a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner, who determined that she died from a gunshot wound. Doris Moore was discovered unresponsive around 7:30 p.m. by her son, who found her on the kitchen floor with extensive trauma to her face.
She was rushed to Christ Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after 8 p.m.
Doris Moore had been living with her younger son, who was reportedly asleep just before discovering her body. Her other son, Keith Moore, mentioned that the back doors of the house appeared to have been kicked in, suggesting a possible break-in. Despite the apparent forced entry, nothing was reported stolen from the home. Doris Moore had been dealing with mobility issues due to arthritis and a recent knee surgery, which had forced her to quit her job as a hotel employee.
The investigation into Doris Moore's death revealed no immediate suspects, and no arrests were made at the time. The case remains open, with detectives from the Area South division of the Chicago Police Department continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her murder. The lack of witnesses and the absence of clear motives have made the investigation challenging. Doris Moore's family and the community have been left seeking justice for her untimely and tragic death.
