A Chicago mother of five, who was eagerly anticipating her upcoming birthday, was tragically shot and killed as she made her way to an early morning church service. Her body was discovered in an alley behind her residence, according to officials and family members.

“This was a senseless act of violence that never should have happened,” expressed 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor in a statement released on Tuesday. “This tragedy has shaken our community deeply.”

Kiara Jenkins, 36, was known for her deep religious commitment and devotion to the Mt. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Woodlawn, say her family and friends. She was a regular attendee of the church’s 5 a.m. services and was en route to worship when she was killed, her family and fellow church members told CBS affiliate WBBM.

Police reported that Jenkins’ body was found shortly after 4:30 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds in the alley behind her home near 64th Street and Drexel Avenue.

No arrests have been made in connection with the killing, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the apprehension of those responsible for Jenkins’ death.

“This not fair at all,” a family member wrote on Facebook, where relatives and churchgoers have shown their support and grief in the wake of Jenkins’ death on Sunday.

“I see these post all the time and immediately pray for the family and feel sad for them…now it’s my family and it hurts so bad!” said one relative. “She didn’t deserve this! Lord help my family.”

Another family member wrote, “Kiara, my sweet beautiful girl, this is so unreal. I keep thinking I’m going to wake up and it will just be a bad dream. Anyone whoever met you, right away knew you were special. I love you … and you will forever be in my heart. This hurts so bad and I’m struggling with the pain of losing you.”

According to WBBM, Jenkins’ children range in age from a college freshman to a 10-year-old. She was going to be celebrating her 37th birthday on Jan. 25, her family says.