Katherina Elizabeth ’Kate’ Jindra Allen, 42, was killed on April 12, 2012, in Brooklyn, Ohio. The shooting occurred at a Cracker Barrel where the family was celebrating her daughter Kerri’s 10th birthday. Katherina was the wife of Kevin Allen and mother of two daughters, Kayla and Kerri.

Police reports say the violence began after Katherina told her husband she was leaving him. Kevin Allen, 51, shot and killed Katherina and their daughter Kerri, wounded their other daughter Kayla, and was subsequently shot dead by responding officers after an exchange of gunfire. The investigation concluded the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.

The killings drew wide media attention and left the community reeling. If anyone knew Katherina or the family, or has information about what happened that day, please share what you know.