Brianna Nicole Jones was 16 when she and her mother, Akesia Michelle Jones Toney, were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds at their home on West River Road in Louisburg, North Carolina, on December 31, 2013. Deputies were called to the house around 2:30 a.m. after Akesia placed a call that was disconnected; officers found the front door slightly open, lights on, and signs of a struggle in the master bedroom.

Authorities say Akesia’s estranged husband, Ricky Junior Toney, and his 16-year-old brother, Joey Kearney, had broken into the home. After a six-hour search across three counties, officers located the pair in Warren County. During the confrontation Ricky Toney was fatally injured in an exchange of gunfire with police; Joey Kearney was wounded, taken into custody, and charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree kidnapping, and two counts of first-degree murder.

The community held a large memorial service at Louisburg High School where Brianna was remembered for her zest for life and eagerness to learn and Akesia’s coworker urged attention to domestic violence. Does anyone have information about Brianna, Akesia, or the events that night that could help clarify what happened?