ST. LOUIS – Sunday was a tragic Mother’s Day in St. Louis—a 24-year-old mother, Jorre Hadley, was shot and killed in the Ville Neighborhood Sunday evening. 

Her family says not only did she die on Mother’s Day, but the date also marked her late Mother’s birthday.

Police say they responded to a shooting in the 4400 block of Maffitt just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday night.

“When officers arrived on the scene, they found a female who had been shot multiple times inside of a car. Firefighters and paramedics responded. They did everything they could, but unfortunately this woman lost her life last night,” said Mitch McCoy, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

As the oldest of eight siblings, Jorre had returned home to help raise her brothers and sisters. Their mother passed away from a heart attack in January 2021. 

Her sister, Janiya, says they were planning a summer trip to Chicago for Jorre’s 25th birthday.

“And then my little brother called me and my little brother was screaming on the phone. When I had pulled up, it was just a crime scene. My little brother and they were crying,” Janiya said. “My nephew and sister were in the back of the police car. They wouldn’t let me see them.”

Police said this marks the 42nd homicide in ST. louis this year. At this time last year, there were 64. Anyone with information is urged to call St. Louis Police or leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers. Jorre’s family is hoping for justice—and peace.