Emsley Paige Tate was nine years old when she died in Hobart, Oklahoma, on August 6, 2014. Described as a bright, social child who loved golfing, swimming, fishing and singing, she enjoyed close ties with her siblings and grandmother and was well known at Hobart Elementary School.

Local law enforcement says Emsley found her father’s gun, accidentally discharged it, and was fatally wounded. Investigators ruled the shooting a tragic accident; no arrests were made and no suspects were named. The community and her family remember her as a joyful child.

If anyone knew Emsley or has information about the circumstances that led to this incident, please share what you know.