Omani Free was 18 when she was shot and later died after a Halloween party in Newburgh, New York, on the night of October 30, 2016. The party at an apartment on 119 Broadway broke into gunfire shortly before 1 a.m.; about 15 rounds were fired. Free and 20-year-old Tabitha Cruz were killed. Five other people were injured and expected to recover.

Investigators identified 18-year-old Nija Johnson as the shooter and said he had been aiming for someone with whom he had a prior dispute when he opened fire into the crowd. Two other men, 21-year-old Rainer Hamilton and 20-year-old Tyson Oliveria, were arrested on charges including tampering with physical evidence; Hamilton also faced criminal possession of a weapon. Johnson pleaded guilty to the murders and was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. Family members described the pain of the loss; Omani’s mother said she forgave the killer while believing he deserved prison.

If anyone attended that party or has information about the events inside the building that night, please come forward.