In the early morning hours of September 22, 2021, the life of 18-year-old Alyssa Moore, a Mixed Race female, was tragically cut short in Kennewick, Washington. Just after 3 a.m., residents near the intersection of West 7th Place and South Kent Street were startled by the sound of up to four gunshots. When Kennewick police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Alyssa deceased in the street, a victim of apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators quickly determined that the attack was not a random act of violence, but rather a targeted event.
Alyssa, who had previously attended school in Grandview, was described by loved ones as an outgoing, loving, and beautiful person who knew how to make people smile. She was a source of motivation for those around her, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. With a passion for music, Alyssa harbored dreams of moving to Seattle to pursue a career as a singer and rapper. Her family shared that she had a tender heart and a love for the Lord, often putting the needs of others before her own.
Despite the police's belief that Alyssa was specifically targeted, her case has grown cold, and no arrests have been made in connection with her murder. The lack of progress has been a source of immense frustration and pain for her family, particularly her mother, Misty Knox. The family has expressed feeling left in the dark by investigators and has had to persistently seek updates on the case. Detectives have indicated that potential witnesses have been reluctant to come forward with information.
Years later, the investigation into Alyssa Moore's death remains open, with both her family and the Kennewick Police Department continuing to plead with the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Her mother has made emotional appeals, asking for answers about why her daughter was killed. The family continues to hope for justice for Alyssa, whose promising future was violently taken from her.
