Vanita Montelia Gates was 43 when she was killed by gunfire in Oklahoma City on April 24, 2020. Family remembered her as bubbly and energetic — a mother of four and a grandmother — remembered for her infectious laughter and commitment to providing for her children.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Vanita’s death left a deep void for relatives and the local community.

If anyone knew Vanita, was in Oklahoma City that spring, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.