On January 20, 2025, around 8:06 p.m., Gillette Police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the 600 block of Carey Avenue. Officers found a 33-year-old Hispanic woman with multiple gunshot wounds; she was taken to Campbell County Health and pronounced dead at 8:32 p.m. The coroner identified her as Haleigh Marie Myers Martinez (also reported as Haleigh Marie Meyers Martinez).

A suspect was detained at the scene and two days later identified as Vincent Hackett, 26, the victim’s half-brother. He was charged with one count of felony second-degree murder. The victim was shot three times, including once in the face, and the incident is said to have occurred at the mother’s home.

Hackett waived a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty in district court. Bond was set at $750,000 cash-only after prosecutors had sought $1 million. The defense has sought dismissal on self-defense grounds while prosecutors continue to pursue the murder charge. Community members held a June courthouse vigil and protest in support of the victim as hearings continued. Does anyone have information about Haleigh, her family, or the Carey Avenue residence?