Lisa Fisher, a 49-year-old woman from Chicago, IL, was tragically shot to death on June 21, 2017. The incident occurred on the Chicago Skyway, where Fisher made a desperate plea for help to a toll worker moments before her death. According to police reports, Fisher's boyfriend, Christopher Pena, was with her at the time. As they approached the tollbooth at 87th Street around 4 a.m., Fisher jumped out of the car and began running. Pena followed her, firing shots as she fled.
When Fisher fell, Pena stood over her and fired more shots, ultimately killing her. Pena then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide at the scene.
Fisher, who lived in Broadview, IL, was described as a hardworking and loving individual who supported her family by working two jobs. She had been romantically involved with Pena for about five months, and they had met while working as school bus drivers. Fisher's family, including her identical twin sister, Lynda Fisher-Brown, and her two sons, were devastated by her death. Fisher-Brown mentioned that Fisher had plans to break off the relationship with Pena, but it was unclear if she had communicated this to him before the incident.
The investigation into Fisher's death revealed that Pena had a history of violence and that the couple's relationship had been troubled. Fisher's family and friends were shocked by the sudden and violent nature of her death, as there had been no prior indications of trouble. The Cook County medical examiner's office ruled Fisher's death a homicide and Pena's death a suicide. The tragic incident left a lasting impact on Fisher's family and the community, who mourned the loss of a beloved mother, sister, and friend.
