Sallie Patricia Blanks, 72, was killed by gun violence on October 22, 2018, in Gassaway, West Virginia. Her death occurred the same day her husband of 56 years, Fred Samuel Blanks, also died. Fred was the owner of Fred’s Country Store, a local business used by hunters and residents. The couple are survived by their daughter, Teresa Acree.

The limited information leaves key questions about what happened that day unanswered.

If anyone knew the Blanks family, witnessed events in Gassaway on October 22, 2018, or has information relevant to Sallie’s death, please come forward and share what is known.