Family still fighting for justice in death of 18-year-old girl shot while riding bicycle

DETROIT – Tikiya Allen, 18, was shot and killed while riding her bicycle on July 21 in Detroit.

Allen was riding her bicycle on Pingree Street between Linwood and 14th streets when she was killed. Her family said she had a goal of becoming a doctor.

A vigil was held for Allen on Friday (Nov. 5) to honor her memory. Days after her murder a walk was held in her memory, another vigil was held on Sept. 8 -- the day Allen would have turned 19.

Allen was a cheerleader for the East Side Cowboys and a nursing student at Oakland University.

Previous coverage:

• Detroit police search for suspects in connection with fatal shooting of 18-year-old woman
• Suspects sought after 18-year-old woman killed while riding bicycle in Detroit
• Family, friends march for justice in honor of 18-year-old killed while riding bicycle in Detroit