Dayla was accidentally shot and killed while at a cafe. She had been out celebrating her nursing school accomplishments.

A targeted hit by a criminal organization from Chicago aimed at preventing a witness from testifying in a felony murder case ended with Darla being killed in the crossfire.

Dayla was a mother to two children, ages 1 and 9 years old.

AGE: 26
LOCATION: Anderson, Indiana
CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
DATE OF DEATH: February 2, 2025
SUSPECT: Rashawn Darrius Samuels (18)
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: None
STATUS: Charged with multiple counts including murder