On January 13, 2018, Garrett Dean Peterson, 27, was fatally shot at a birthday party in Springfield, Oregon. According to reports, the party’s host first fired a Nerf dart gun at guests, then drew a real firearm and opened fire. Peterson was killed and two other people were wounded.

Police identified the party’s host as the suspect and arrested him; he faced charges that included one count of murder in connection with Peterson’s death. Witnesses suggested alcohol, drugs, and underlying tensions at the gathering, but no clear motive was reported.

Peterson is remembered by family as a loving father, husband, son, and brother who enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a vibrant personality. Does anyone who attended that party or knew Garrett have information that could shed more light on what happened that night?