Chicago Woman Found Shot, Killed Behind Home

Family seeks justice after Brandy Fleming's body discovered in West Garfield Park alley

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:36am

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Brandy Fleming, a 32-year-old Chicago mother, was found shot and killed in an alley behind her home in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. Her family is seeking justice and support for her 5-year-old son, who was home at the time but unaware of his mother's death until hours later when a stranger driving to work discovered Fleming's body.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing gun violence and public safety concerns in certain Chicago neighborhoods, as well as the devastating impact on families when a loved one is suddenly taken from them in such a violent manner.

The details

According to police, Fleming's body was discovered around 5:30 a.m. on March 13 in the 200-block of North Kilbourn Avenue. Her family says they're unsure how long her body was left in the alley before being found by a stranger driving to work, who then alerted authorities. Fleming's 5-year-old son was home at the time but unaware of his mother's death until hours later.

  • Fleming's body was discovered around 5:30 a.m. on March 13.
  • The family says they didn't find out about her death until hours later.

The players

Brandy Fleming

A 32-year-old Chicago mother who was found shot and killed in an alley behind her home in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

Brandy Fleming's 5-year-old son

The victim's only child, who was home at the time of the incident but unaware of his mother's death until hours later.

Shantel Jamison

Brandy Fleming's aunt, who is seeking justice for her niece's death.

Esha Love

Brandy Fleming's sister, who is also seeking justice for her sister's death.

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What they’re saying

“You took a really good person with a really big heart that cared about her child.”

— Shantel Jamison, Aunt of Brandy Fleming

“It was a lady actually on her way to work. The boots are what caught her attention. That's what made her come and assist my sister, and I'm grateful that she did. But I'm saying, in a sense, it was like a little too late.”

— Esha Love, Sister of Brandy Fleming

What’s next

Police have not determined a motive for the shooting and no arrests have been made. Area Four detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.

The takeaway

This tragic loss of life underscores the urgent need for improved public safety and support systems in Chicago's most vulnerable neighborhoods, as well as the devastating toll gun violence takes on families and communities.