Keera Nicole Young, 21, was killed by a single gunshot to the chest at an apartment on Pine Street in Chester, South Carolina, on March 11, 2018. The wound was inflicted by a .45-caliber handgun; she was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive.

22-year-old Ja’Mario Peay, who had attended high school prom with Young and was described as a friend, was at the apartment and identified as the person handling the firearm when it discharged. Officers on scene took Peay into custody; he was charged with manslaughter and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Investigators reported no evidence of malice and described the shooting as accidental, arising from careless handling of a loaded weapon. Peay was said to have no prior criminal record and to be the legal owner of the gun.

Young is remembered by friends for her wonderful personality. Does anyone who knew Keera or was in Chester that day have information about what happened at the Pine Street apartment?