Emily McDonald, 22, died on November 25, 2016, in a Fairbanks, Alaska, hotel room where four people were found dead after hotel staff summoned responders. Police described the scene as a murder-suicide: detectives said a single firearm was recovered and identified 22-year-old McKay Hutton as the gunman, who died of a self-inflicted wound. Also killed were 54-year-old Linda Hutton and 8-week-old Teagan Hutton.

McDonald was known in the Fairbanks community for family and caregiving work; friends and former colleagues remembered her as a gentle, devoted, and deeply kind young mother. Authorities said there was no indication of drugs or alcohol and that investigators were still searching for a motive. With the suspected shooter deceased, there were no arrests.

If anyone knew Emily, her family, or was in the Hampton Inn area that afternoon, please share what might help explain what happened.