On the morning of January 30, 2017, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office entered a home on Crestmore Way in the Highlands Ranch area and found two females who had been shot. One was identified as 10-year-old Emma Benavides, a student at Northridge Elementary School; the other was 39-year-old Cristi Benavides, who had been temporarily living at the residence. The precise relationship between Emma and Cristi was not immediately clarified.

Neighbors said the homeowner’s ex-wife had recently moved into the house, but authorities did not disclose further details about what led to the shootings. The sheriff’s office told the public there was no ongoing threat to the community. No information about a suspect or any arrest was released, and the motive remains undisclosed.

If anyone knew Emma or Cristi, or has information about what happened that morning, please share what you remember.