Jacqueline Nicole Carey, 32, was killed on November 4, 2016, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, after a family gathering on Farragut Street turned violent. Carey, a mother of six, was visiting her sister’s home when a disturbance outside drew her to a window; a bullet came through the window and struck her in the chest. She was taken to Uniontown Hospital and pronounced dead.

Police said the shooting began after an argument at the party. Investigators reported that Ronald Raz Andrew Crossland had been asked to leave following an argument, allegedly brandished a handgun after being pushed, went outside, and fired shots. Carey was not involved in the argument and was hit after responding to the commotion. Early investigative steps mentioned cellphone records, ballistics, gun residue testing, and witness accounts; there were no working surveillance cameras in the area.

Ronald Crossland was later charged in connection with Carey’s death, including third-degree murder, firearms offenses, and drug counts. Pretrial proceedings included a dispute over whether Crossland had requested an attorney before giving statements to police. In January 2020 Crossland pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, prohibited possession of a firearm, and two drug charges; prosecutors recommended 12 to 24 years in prison and restitution as part of the plea agreement. Anyone who knew Jacqueline Carey or has information about that night is asked to come forward.