In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2023, 24-year-old Aréanah Preston, a Chicago police officer and law student, returned home to the Avalon Park neighborhood on the city’s South Side after finishing her shift. Just steps from her front door, she was shot during what prosecutors would later describe as an attempted robbery. Investigators soon linked multiple individuals to the case, connecting them to a series of crimes that same morning. In 2026, one of the men charged pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 55 years in prison, marking a significant development in the case. But for Aréanah’s family, the loss remains unchanged. 

This is the story of Aréanah Preston.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2023, 24-year-old Ar&eacute;anah Preston, a Chicago police officer and law student, returned home to the Avalon Park neighborhood on the city&rsquo;s South Side after finishing her shift. Just steps from her front door, she was shot during what prosecutors would later describe as an attempted robbery. Investigators soon linked multiple individuals to the case, connecting them to a series of crimes that same morning. In 2026, one of the men charged pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 55 years in prison, marking a significant development in the case. But for Ar&eacute;anah&rsquo;s family, the loss remains unchanged.&nbsp;
This is the story of Ar&eacute;anah Preston.

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast with Hunter Gilmore sheds light on the heart-wrenching, and often ignored stories of our missing and murdered Black women and girls. Join us every day and let's amplify these stories!

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast with Hunter Gilmore is dedicated to shedding light on the silent epidemic of missing and murdered Black women in America—bringing attention to the heart-wrenching and often ignored stories of our community that equally deserve to be told. Join us every day and let's amplify these stories! 

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast with Hunter Gilmore is dedicated to shedding light on the silent epidemic of missing and murdered Black women in America&mdash;bringing attention to the heart-wrenching and often ignored stories of our community that equally deserve to be told. Join us every day and let's amplify these stories!&nbsp;

Near the Threshold: Aréanah M. Preston  

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