On the afternoon of August 17, 2019, 18-year-old Ashley Usher was shot and found unresponsive at a Topeka residence shortly after 1 p.m. She was taken to a local hospital where her condition initially appeared survivable, but she died later that day from her wounds. Ashley was White/Caucasian, described by friends and family as outgoing, caring, and a gifted artist who spent time at skate parks with friends.

The investigation centered on a person who had been at the scene: Ashley’s 17-year-old boyfriend, Auston Michael Shane McNeely. He was arrested at the scene and charged as an adult with second-degree murder, plus interference with law enforcement, theft of a firearm, and criminal use of a weapon. Authorities did not publicly discuss a motive.

Did anyone who knew Ashley or was in the Topeka area that day see or hear anything that could help explain what happened?