$45,000 reward offered to find killer of teen volleyball player shot in Inglewood

A $45,000 reward was introduced in return for info on the killer of an 18-year-old volleyball participant who was shot in Inglewood late final 12 months.

The killing occurred on Oct. 18, 2021.

The sufferer, Daina Monroe, was sitting in a parked automotive outsider her mom’s dwelling within the 100 block of North Inglewood Avenue together with her older sister and two mates when a car pulled up subsequent to them and quite a few photographs have been fired into the automotive, in response to police.

The sister and mates then seen that Monroe had been struck by gunfire and rushed to a hospital, the place she died of her accidents.

Inglewood Police chief Mark Fronterotta referred to as it a “horrific” and “mindless” crime.

The chief stated the division has restricted info and requested the general public to return ahead with any particulars they could have on the killing.

On Wednesday, Monroe’s household pleaded with the general public to assist discover their cherished one’s killer.

“The murderers are nonetheless dwelling amongst us,” member of the family Lisa Neal stated at a information convention. “Any one among your loved ones members, mates, co-workers, neighborhood members could possibly be subsequent. How can we really feel secure?”

Monroe was described as a famous person athlete who deliberate to someday play for Group U.S.A and was simply beginning her grownup life. She was referred to as “Gucci” on the basketball court docket and was a standout athlete, Neal stated.

“Daina didn’t deserve this,” Neal stated.

The 18-year-old was identified for her infectious smile, a form caring and giving spirit and being a buddy to all.

“We’re all devastated past phrases, past understanding and past perception,” Neal stated.

The household stated they’re satisfied somebody noticed or heard one thing and urged neighborhood members to name Inglewood police in the event that they know something.

“We pray that your coronary heart is heavy with the burden of carrying details about this crime and that you’ll converse up, come ahead and do the correct factor,” Neal stated.

The $45,000 reward for info contains $25,000 from the town of Inglewood and $20,000 from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.