Authorities have apprehended 31-year-old Terri Lashae Bailey, who is also known by the alias Kitana Brooks, in connection with the tragic and fatal shooting of 29-year-old Jamia Taylor, who was known to friends and family as “Mya.” The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 9, 2025, and has left the community deeply affected as they mourn the loss of a beloved individual.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Taylor was fatally shot in the vicinity of 79th Street and Bennett Avenue, an area known for its residential homes and small businesses. The incident took place just before dawn, with the first emergency calls being received at approximately 5:25 a.m. When Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers arrived at the scene, they found Taylor lying unresponsive in the middle of the street. She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and torso.

Despite the immediate response by first responders and the best efforts of medical personnel, Taylor was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, but was sadly pronounced deceased shortly after her arrival. Her untimely death has caused heartbreak within her family, friends, and the broader South Side community.

Investigators have pieced together that Taylor had been at an after-hours event, a private gathering to celebrate her birthday. Sources indicate that she had been surrounded by friends and acquaintances when the shooting occurred. It is believed that at some point during the event, she became involved in an altercation with Bailey. Witnesses to the scene reported hearing multiple shots fired, with Taylor collapsing shortly after. The shooter, later identified as Bailey, reportedly fled the scene immediately after the attack, leaving the area before law enforcement could arrive.

Chicago Police Department’s Area 4 Detectives worked swiftly in their investigation to identify Bailey as the primary suspect. Following several leads and witness statements, they were able to gather sufficient evidence linking her to the shooting. Authorities arrested Bailey soon after, and she is now facing charges related to the fatal shooting of Taylor. The nature of their relationship prior to the incident remains unclear, but law enforcement believes that the altercation may have been personal.

As the investigation unfolds, CPD detectives continue to explore the motive behind the shooting and any potential connections between Bailey and Taylor. The details of the confrontation that led to the fatal shooting are still being pieced together, as investigators work to determine whether the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute, an argument gone wrong, or something else entirely.

Community members, already grappling with the grief of losing one of their own, are calling for justice for Jamia Taylor. Friends and family have described Taylor as a loving and vibrant person who was cherished by all who knew her. A memorial is being planned in her honor, and local activists have expressed their hopes that the case will bring greater awareness to the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.

In the wake of Taylor’s death, the Chicago Police Department is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information to come forward. Authorities are encouraging members of the public to submit anonymous tips through the CPD’s online platform, CPDTIP.COM, or by directly contacting the department. Law enforcement has emphasized that any details, no matter how small, could be crucial in ensuring that justice is served for Taylor and her loved ones.

The investigation is ongoing, and while Bailey has been taken into custody, authorities continue to piece together the full scope of the crime. Detectives are working diligently to ensure that all leads are followed and that no stone is left unturned in their pursuit of justice.