Khloe Dior Ishway, a 12-year-old girl from Baltimore, Maryland, was remembered by her family as a loving daughter and granddaughter who enjoyed dancing, music, and spending time with the people she loved. Her grandmother, Donna Reese, called Khloe her best friend, saying the two were always together and that Khloe called her every day. Her mother, Kristin Reese, said she would miss everything about her daughter, whom she called "forever 12."
Born in Baltimore on March 12, 2014, Khloe was a cherished sister and a bright presence in the lives of her family.
On the evening of Saturday, October 3, 2026, Khloe was with her mother near a youth football homecoming game at Leon Day Park in West Baltimore. Her mother later explained they had only stopped for a moment to drop off a baby bottle for her son and were not planning to stay for the game. At approximately 6:15 p.m., an argument broke out between two men in a parking lot near the field. Baltimore Police stated the dispute was over a parking space. The argument escalated to gunfire, with both men opening fire. Khloe was caught in the crossfire. She was struck by a bullet in the buttocks and rushed to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she was pronounced dead less than two hours later. Four other adults were also wounded in the shooting but survived their injuries, which included gunshot wounds to the face, calf, lower back, and a graze wound.
The Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Detectives immediately took control of the investigation. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the park, which captured the incident. The video allegedly showed 23-year-old Tyree Reynolds exchanging words with two men before reaching into a backpack, pulling out a short-barreled assault rifle, and firing about 20 rounds toward the football field where the victims were located. Police said one of the other men returned fire, striking Reynolds in the ankle, but that this individual fired away from the field.
On October 6, 2026, detectives from the Warrant Apprehension unit arrested Tyree Reynolds of Baltimore without incident. He had sought treatment for his ankle wound at Grace Medical Center after the shooting, and investigators used hospital surveillance video, which showed him in the same clothes as the shooter, to help identify him. Reynolds was charged with 30 counts, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment. At his first court appearance, he was in a wheelchair and was ordered held without bail. Court records revealed that Reynolds was a repeat violent offender who had been released from prison on September 25, 2026, just days before the shooting, after serving a five-year sentence for a 2021 shootout. As part of his probation, he was not allowed to possess a weapon.
The investigation remained active as of October 2026, with police continuing to search for the second shooter involved in the exchange of gunfire. Khloe’s mother expressed her gratitude for the arrest but also her anger. "To bring a gun to a kids' event, it's already a clown move," Kristin Reese said. "You don't do that, and I want justice for my baby." Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Police Commissioner Richard Worley issued a joint statement, calling Khloe's death a painful reminder of the community's shared responsibility to protect children. "Khloe deserved the opportunity to grow up, pursue her dreams, and experience all that life had to offer," the statement read.
In the days following the tragedy, the community rallied in support of Khloe's family. Hundreds of people gathered for a candlelight vigil and a peace walk in her honor, with young football players holding signs that read, "Stop the killing. We deserve to live our life." Khloe’s mother was moved by the outpouring of support. "I'm just overwhelmed with love," she said. "I love how everybody's supporting my baby. My baby's name is going to live on forever." Funeral services for Khloe were scheduled for late October 2026. The case against Tyree Reynolds is proceeding through the court system. Police have urged anyone with information about the second suspect to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP.
