What should have been a routine online exchange became a nightmare that ended in a mother’s final act of protection.

Daisha Ketchum, 38, accompanied her 19-year-old son, Jalen Ketchum, to complete what seemed like a simple jacket transaction arranged online. She didn’t go for the sale — she went to make sure her son was safe.

🔫 Gunfire Shatters the Moment
According to investigators, the meeting quickly spiraled out of control when their vehicle was suddenly fired upon. Panic replaced normalcy in seconds. What began as a handshake exchange became a desperate escape.

🚓 A High-Speed Chase
Jalen reportedly tried to outrun the danger, accelerating in a frantic attempt to shield himself and his mother from further harm. But the pursuit ended in devastation. The crash that followed claimed Daisha’s life.

Authorities allege the violence was triggered by Nick Stevenson, 53, whose actions prosecutors say set the deadly chain of events into motion.

💔 A Family Forever Changed
Daisha’s death has left her family shattered and a community in mourning. Loved ones describe her as fiercely devoted — the kind of mother who showed up, no matter the hour, no matter the risk. In her final moments, she was doing what she had always done: protecting her child.

⚠️ A Warning About Online Meetups
The tragedy has reignited concerns about the risks tied to in-person exchanges arranged online. Law enforcement officials continue to urge the public to meet in designated safe zones, often located at police stations, to prevent similar incidents.

🕊️ A Mother’s Legacy
Daisha Ketchum did not wake up that day expecting danger. She simply chose to stand beside her son. Now, her story stands as both heartbreak and reminder — of the unpredictable risks of modern transactions, and of the extraordinary lengths mothers go to keep their children safe. In the end, what was meant to be a jacket exchange became a testament to a mother’s unwavering love — a love that cost her everything.