Keela Lanea Cole, 42, was shot to death in the early hours of July 20, 2021, at an apartment complex near Arden Way and east of Howe Avenue in Sacramento. Deputies found her suffering from gunshot wounds; she was pronounced dead shortly afterward. She worked in customer service and restaurants and is survived by two daughters, Kayla and Jasmine.

Smithson and others left the scene; one person later returned and called 911. Smithson changed his clothes afterward and claimed not to know what had happened. He was arrested and charged in connection with Keela’s death.

Does anyone have memories of Keela or details about that apartment complex or the gathering that could add to the timeline?